The World from PRX

disaster relief

Woman in bandana leans over jars of green beans with permanent marker, writing on tops
Health
Four months of food aid in Puerto Rico brought too much salt and sugar, say some recipients
A man is standing in front of an audience pointing at something. A woman stands next to the man.
Justice
After the California wildfires, community leaders are trying to rebuild homes — and trust in government agencies
Earthquake survivor Krishna Kumari Khadka is rescued from a collapsed building in Kathmandu by French, Israeli and Norwegian rescue teams six days after the April 25, 2015 earthquake in Nepal.
Development
Five things the international community shouldn’t do after a disaster
The note reads, "You taught me to stay strong. It's your time now to stay strong Nepal."
Development
The best way to help victims of the Nepal earthquake? Raise money and don’t try to travel there
A US Marine takes a gasp of air while loading humanitarian goods into helicopter as part of relief efforts in the Philippines following Super Typhoon Haiyan in 2013.
Conflict
What do American troops have to do with medical emergencies? A lot
Graffiti calling for help after Typhoon Haiyan devastated Tacloban city, in the central Philippines.
Development & Education
The pace of relief is finally rising in the Philippines
Relief supplies for Haiyan victims
Environment
Read these 3 tips before you offer help to the victims of Typhoon Haiyan