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| Ministry in Situations of Crisis |
One of the greatest problems in Central America is the effect on communities when natural disasters and other crisis situations occur. Natural disasters have long term impacts on communities, reducing the ability of individuals and communities to control and improve their lives.
Churches are well placed to respond to emergencies. Our newest program, Ministry in Crisis educates community leaders in preparing for crisis, and in supporting their communities when disaster hits. Because of its widespread ties throughout Central America, CEDEPCA itself is sometimes uniquely able to provide direct assistance during disasters, as CEDEPCA was able to do in Peten during flooding in 2008. |
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| Hurricane Agatha and Volcano Pacaya |
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In May 2010 Guatemala experienced terrible destruction from Tropical Storm Agatha, which came just days after the eruption of the Volcano Pacaya. Recent reports indicate 172 are dead, 42 bridges damaged, 7,597 homes destroyed, and 98,339 persons are in shelters. There is no estimate yet on the cost of damage to agriculture and infrastructure.
In our new Crisis Ministry we work to embody the good news of the gospel. Our goal is to offer pastoral and social care to those affected by trauma and to bring hope in the midst of disaster. However, we also need to provide economic support for immediate needs. With a holistic approach we can help women, men, and children to recover from this tragedy. We at Cedepca are committed to using every resource with complete transparency and to the best of our ability to help those in need. Read more at our blog. |
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