LIBYA FLOOD RELIEF
Campaign overview
Photographer: Zohra Bensemra
Campaign story
About this campaign
Urgent calls for aid continue to be heard from the people of Libya after the catastrophic flooding that stands as one of the deadliest natural disasters in recent memory.
The floods were caused by the bursting of two dams near the city of Derna, on the northeastern Libyan coast, following unprecedented levels of rainfall. Floodwaters as high as 60 feet inundated the city, destroying entire neighborhoods and wiping out buildings, vehicles, roads, and other infrastructure. As of Sept. 16, UN estimates say that more than 11,000 people have died, and another 10,000 people remain missing. Many tens of thousands more people have lost their homes and livelihoods in this unimaginable tragedy.
The people of Libya need the support of the world as they begin a long, painful rebuilding process. Right now, many thousands of victims of this flood need basic necessities like food, water and shelter just to survive. This emergency has prompted Embrace Relief to create a Libya Flood Relief Fund. Donate to our fund by clicking below, and you can help Embrace Relief provide these crucial supplies to people in urgent need.
Every dollar you give will go towards helping the flood victims in Derna recover and rebuild. Please, donate today and help the people of Libya in this tragic time.
Disaster Relief Program
Why disaster relief campaigns matter.
Disaster relief campaigns help teams respond when families need urgent stabilization after emergencies, displacement, or local crises.
Flexible emergency support can move quickly toward food, shelter, supplies, cleanup, and coordination as confirmed needs change.
Emergency needs can shift quickly after a crisis.
Flexible support helps teams respond before needs become harder to meet.
Campaigns can support supplies, shelter, food, and local coordination.
What your donation supports
Relief that can move with urgent needs.
Emergency supplies
Donations can support practical supplies families need after a crisis.
Food and shelter
Campaigns may help provide meals, temporary shelter support, and household essentials.
Rapid coordination
Support helps teams coordinate local partners, logistics, and field delivery.
Campaign FAQ
Questions before supporting emergency response.
Emergency needs change quickly. Flexible funding helps teams respond to confirmed needs without waiting for a narrow campaign.
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