Alta Verapaz Landslide

Years :

2008

Incidents :

Landslide

Country :

Guatemala

Description of the mission

Participants :

NO

Requester :

OCHA

Cover Photo Credit: NASA image created by Jesse Allen, using EO-1 ALI data provided courtesy of the NASA EO-1 Team

Essential equipment supporting humanitarian success

Explore the critical equipment deployed during this humanitarian mission. From advanced medical supplies to innovative logistical solutions, each resource was meticulously selected to address urgent needs on the ground. These tools exemplify our commitment to delivering efficient, effective, and tailored support in the most challenging environments.

ICT Support

Other missions

Floods

2015

Malawi Floods

In January 2015, Malawi experienced devastating flooding that affected over 1 million people, displaced more than 336,000, and resulted in 100 fatalities. The floods caused widespread damage to crops, livestock, and infrastructure. In response to a request from the Malawian government, an UNDAC (UN Disaster Assessment and Coordination) team was deployed by UN OCHA to assess the situation and provide guidance.

Epidemic

2014

Port Loko Base Camp

The Port Loko Base Camp was initially designed to house 84 responders, including staff from the nearby ETC managed by the NGO GOAL, as well as other Ebola responders. Due to high demand, capacity was expanded to 108 guests.

Conflict

2012

Zaatari Refugee Camp

Amid the Syrian refugee crisis, IHP supported UNHCR by constructing 80 office spaces in Jordan’s Zaatari Refugee Camp. These facilities strengthened coordination and improved services for over 80,000 residents, showcasing the importance of global partnerships in humanitarian response.