International Disaster Relief
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Armenia, 2020In November 2020, Samaritan’s Purse airlifted more than 22 tons of critical relief supplies and winter clothing—including coats, boots, thermals, gloves, socks, and beanies—to families fleeing the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. Download -
Haiti, 2021After a 7.2 magnitude earthquake, Samaritan’s Purse deployed 110 tons of relief supplies—including an Emergency Field Hospital and community water filtration systems—to Haiti on four DC-8 flights. Download -
Germany, 2021Samaritan's Purse responded to unprecedented flooding in Germany's Rhineland Pfalz region after heavy rainfall caused the Ahr River to overflow. Thousands of local volunteers aided impacted families by salvaging personal belongings and mudding out homes and businesses. Download -
Beirut, Lebanon 2020After an unexpected explosion took families in Beirut, Lebanon by surprise, Samaritan’s Purse deployed a disaster assistance response team (DART) to come alongside communities in need by providing emergency items such as tarp to cover their damaged homes and belongings. Download -
Honduras, 2020After Hurricane Eta wreaked havoc on families in Honduras, Samaritan's Purse airlifted an Emergency Field Hospital to treat critical medical needs among families impacted by the storm. Additionally, emergency shelter material, water filters, and hygiene kits were provided to affected communities. Download -
Albania, 2021Samaritan’s Purse disaster relief specialists deployed to Albania in 2021 to assist newly arriving evacuees as Afghanistan fell to the Taliban. Download -
Cremona, ItalyIntensive Care Unit nurse Jessica Lutz treats critically ill patients in Cremona, Italy during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March, 2020. Download -
Albania, 2021Samaritan’s Purse medical teams served hundreds of Afghan families who were forcibly displaced and resettled along the Albanian coastline after the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan. Teams operated a medical clinic to meet critical health needs. Download -
Abaco, Bahamas 2019Disaster response specialists distributed more than 16,000 tarps to families affected by Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas. Download -
Chissene, Mozambique, March 2019Samaritan’s Purse delivered critical relief supplies to the remote Chissene village after it was devastated by Cyclone Idai and overwhelmed by flood waters. Download -
Mozambique, March 2019The Samaritan's Purse DC-3 allows critical relief supplies to be delivered to families in even the hardest-to-reach areas of Mozambique. Download -
Haiti, 2021After a deadly earthquake struck Haiti in August of 2021, Samaritan's Purse installed two community water filtration systems to quickly provide a sustainable source of clean water in the aftermath of the disaster. Download -
Albania, 2021As the Taliban gained control over Afghanistan and forced thousands to flee, Samaritan’s Purse deployed to Albania to serve hundreds of Afghan evacuees by distributing critical relief supplies, operating a medical clinic, and facilitating trauma care courses. Download -
Germany, July 2021Samaritan's Purse deployed a Disaster Assistance Response Team to assist those impacted by severe floods in Germany. In addition to offering the practical help of cleaning up homes, Samaritan’s Purse teams also provided spiritual encouragement to hurting families. Download -
Virginia, United States, 2021As Afghanistan fell to the brutal regime of the Taliban, Samaritan’s Purse began serving evacuee families around the world; providing clothing, blankets, hygiene kits, solar lamps, baby carriers, space heaters, and medical care- all while reminding those impacted that God loves them. Download -
Philippines, 2021When Super Typhoon Rai tore through the southern islands of the Philippines and displaced hundreds of thousands of families, Samaritan's Purse responded with food, water kits, shelter materials, and other relief supplies. Download -
Haiti, 2021After a devasting 7.2 magnitude earthquake stuck the southern coast of Haiti, Samaritan's Purse distributed tarps, provided clean water, and established an Emergency Field Hospital to meet immediate needs on the ground. Download -
Haiti, 2021In the wake of the devastating 7.2 magnitude earthquake that struck the southern coast of Haiti, Samaritan's Purse deployed a team of disaster assistance response specialists to respond to emergency physical and spiritual needs. Download