It's been nearly two months since torrential rains triggered catastrophic flooding in the state of Rio Grande do Sul in southern Brazil. A series of floods wiped out vital infrastructure including roads, bridges, water, and electricity. Clay-colored water rushed into homes, buildings, and businesses, impacting over 2 million people and leaving nearly 600,000 displaced. Locals with access to small boats or kayaks carried out desperate rescues alongside state agencies to save stranded neighbors, pets, and livestock.
Sadly, many families are still displaced or returning to uninhabitable homes. Their needs are tremendous as they work to clean up mud, debris and mold and to rebuild. Our teams are continuing to respond to underserved communities.
CORE urgently needs donations to help get vital support to families throughout the region.
Learn more by visiting https://lnkd.in/g-MPNPD7
Thanks to the generosity of Frank Giustra and the Giustra International Foundation, all donations will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $100,000*, until the end of June.
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