Haiti – Earthquake
Disaster Overview A catastrophic earthquake struck Haiti in 2010, leveling the capital city of Port-au-Prince and affecting millions. The devastation left over 200,000 dead, 300,000 injured, and 1.5 million people displaced. As one of the poorest countries in the world, Haiti lacked the infrastructure and resources to cope with such an immense disaster. The sheer […]
Burma – Cyclone Nargis
Disaster Overview A catastrophic cyclone struck the Irrawaddy Delta, destroying millions of homes and leaving entire communities devastated. With the country under military junta rule, foreign aid organizations were barred from entering, leading to a dramatic rise in the death toll as assistance was blocked at the border. In response, IFA launched a covert humanitarian […]
Kashmir – Earthquake
Disaster Overview Kashmir, a region long disputed between India and Pakistan, remained divided and heavily militarized—an ongoing conflict zone. In the midst of a brutal winter, a devastating earthquake struck the region, claiming 87,000 lives, injuring over 75,000, and displacing 4 million people. In response, IFA launched a covert cross-border humanitarian operation to deliver life-saving […]
New Orleans – Hurricane Katrina
Disaster Overview The hurricane, which devastated New Orleans, remains the costliest natural disaster in recorded history, leaving entire communities uninhabitable. As Israeli citizens, we felt compelled to stand in solidarity with our closest ally, the United States. IFA’s team sought access to the restricted military zone in order to apply its expertise where it was […]
Georgia-Chechnya – Floods
Disaster Overview Tens of thousands of homes were destroyed, leaving countless families without shelter or access to basic food supplies. In the midst of a harsh winter, entire communities in Georgia were left without electricity, unable to heat their homes or prepare warm meals. In response to this humanitarian crisis, we mobilized to provide urgent […]
Sri Lanka – Tsunami
Disaster Overview A devastating 9.1-magnitude earthquake struck the Indian Ocean, triggering a massive tsunami that claimed the lives of hundreds of thousands across Southeast Asia and left millions homeless. Communities in the south of Sri Lanka, populated by members of the political opposition, and in the east of Sri Lanka, home to the Tamil Tigers, […]
Conflict: Ukraine
Target population When war erupted in Ukraine, Israeli Flying Aid swiftly mobilized to deliver critical humanitarian assistance to those caught in the conflict zones.
Humanitarian Crisis: Sudan-Khartoum
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Indonesia – Earthquake
Disaster Overview A powerful earthquake struck Java, Indonesia, causing nearly $3 billion in damage. The disaster resulted in 5,770 deaths, over 38,000 injuries, and left 700,000 people displaced. Despite the absence of diplomatic ties between Israel and Indonesia, we felt a moral obligation to act. Through a covert deployment, we reached thousands of vulnerable people, […]
Nepal – Earthquake
Disaster Overview A powerful earthquake struck Nepal in 2015, claiming over 9,000 lives, injuring 20,000, and displacing 2 million people. The destruction was widespread, impacting both remote mountain villages and urban centers. IFA deployed in coordination with the IDF to support the Nepalese people. IFA developed targeted programs to deliver direct aid to marginalized communities—including […]