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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.

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Hazrat and Fatema’s story: New dreams

Destoyed boats and flooded riverbanksHazrat 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

Husband and wife outside their new homeAbdul 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

Older woman crouched outside homeAchia 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

Man holding his daughterAnwar 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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