The people we helped
| The British Red Cross, in partnership with the Bangladesh Red Crescent and International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, has helped thousands of families recover from Cyclone Sidr.
Read some of their stories. | | |  | |
Hazrat and Fatema’s story: New dreams | |
 | | | Hazrat and Fatema not only lost their home and livelihood in Cyclone Sidr, they also lost two sons. Through tears, they recount their story and how they're learning to laugh again.
Read Hazrat and Fatema’s story | |
Abdul and Rabeya's story: Destinies can change | |
 | | | Abdul and Rabeya always struggled to make ends meet and Cyclone Sidr took even the little they had away, but things are now looking up with a little help from the Red Cross.
Read Abdul and Rabeya's story | |
Achia's story: Life begins at 80 | |
 | | | Achia is an 80-year-old widow and she lost everything in Cyclone Sidr. The Red Cross is helping to turn her dreams into reality with a new home and training to start a new business.
Read Achia's story | |
Anwar's story: A new confidence | |
 | | | Anwar has always lived hand-to-mouth, which affected his self-esteem. After Cyclone Sidr, the Red Cross is helping him start over and he's found a new confidence in life.
Read Anwar's story | |
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