Disaster Relief for Mudslide in Mocoa, Colombia

Dear Friends,

In our previous update on the disaster relief assistance for Mocoa, Putumayo, Colombia we shared with you the story of Yolanda and her five blessings; how your support was making an impact to those affected by the mudslide of April 1^st. Yolanda and her five children now live in the neighborhood called New Hope, and thanks to your support, feel blessed every day for all that God has provided them through the kind hearts of friends like you.

We are pleased to share that because of your amazing support, we were able to provide a Comprehensive Humanitarian Medical Mission to Mocoa, minister to over 200 people, and give a voice of Hope in the midst of chaos. Many of the people served needed to be heard, to be able to talk with someone or simply receive a hug. Our team, in partnership with other organizations, was able to:

• Perform four days of health outreach in the community, providing medical, dental, oral hygiene and medications.
• Provide basic need packages to 50 families affected by the mudslides.
• Counsel those impacted to address post-traumatic stress, bereavement, and depression, with follow up by social workers
• Share God’s message of faith, hope and love with families and children through recreational activities that also helped these families to take their mind off the tragedy and begin the process of healing.
• Strengthen the local church capacity through job training with local pastors and leaders to support reconstruction and recovery of the city.

Much progress has been made, as the people of Mocoa continue to put back together their lives and their community. We are so thankful for your support, and stepping forward to make a difference for these children and families.

If you would like to learn more about our work in impoverished communities in Colombia, and how you can join in support, please visit our website at the link below.

Many Blessings,

the Conviventia Team

Links:

• Learn more about our work in Colombia