Chile
The 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Chile - one of the most powerful recorded – in February 2010 killed more than 700 people. Worst hit was Concepcion, which was left greatly destroyed. Some families were housed in church buildings having lost everything. The gorvernment estimated two million people were affected and 1.5m lost homes. ACT Alliance was on hand to supplement the effort of the government, especially in communities where ACT partners had operated for years.
Latest from Chile
Chile: trauma and psychosocial care
Aug 31, 2010
Natural disasters cause significant psychological and social suffering, what do we do about it?
Chile: prioritising participation
Aug 31, 2010
ACT members and their partners work with community participation to solve problems after the earthquake
Chile: survivors' camp
Aug 31, 2010
People who lost their houses in the tsunami live in camps like Villa Bosquemar