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Sokanur’s story: taking initiative

Women are particularly at risk of losing their lives in cyclones, but Sokanur and her friends are now better prepared.

Suchitra Rani teaching cyclone preparedness

Suchitra’s story: a beautiful confidence

Suchitra joined a Bangladesh Red Crescent women’s forum in 2007. Having survived Cyclone Sidr, it’s clear why she has such passion for her volunteer work.

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Shukoda’s story: Preparing women for cyclones

Shukoda was in her twenties when the 1970 cyclone ravaged Bangladesh and now works to mobilise the community in the event of an emergency.

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What we did after Cyclone Aila

Find out how we helped families recover after Cyclone Aila destroyed homes and livelihoods in Bangladesh.

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Monowara's story: looking forward to the future

After her home was destroyed by a cyclone, Monowara's life was hard. But with the Red Cross' help Monowara and her family found new hope.

Woman selling goods in her grocery shop

More resilient communities after Cyclone Aila

23 Dec 2011

Thanks to a Bangladesh Red Crescent programme, more than 1,000 families have recovered from the devastating Cyclone Aila in 2009.

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Why people needed help after Cyclone Aila

Cyclone Aila wrecked devastation across coastal communities in Bangladesh affecting 3.9 million people. Many lost homes and livelihoods.

Mina holding her child on her lap at community meeting

Mina’s story: when disaster destroys the daily crust

In Bangladesh, Mina and her family are living a life they could barely imagine in the devastating aftermath of Cyclone Aila on 25 May 2009.

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Hla’s story: prepared to save lives in Myanmar

Myanmar Red Cross volunteer Hla was part of a team that helped save thousands of lives by evacuating a remote village as Cyclone Nargis approached.

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Chit's story: making a difference in Myanmar

The night Cyclone Nargis struck, Chit braved the storm to find survivors. He rescued an unconscious woman who was in a rice paddy with three children clinging to her.

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