Bangladesh is one of the
poorest countries in the world
and also one of those most at
risk of flooding. Each year, when
snow melts on the Himalayas,
the rivers swell. The water
floods homes, spoils crops and
ruins possessions. Sometimes,
raging floods destroy houses,
sweep away small children and
wash away the very land on
which the homes stand.
For Morsheda and her four children things have been so hard for so long, she can
hardly imagine a life without fear and suffering. One year, her humble house filled up to
her waist with floodwater. To stay dry, and keep away from the dangerous snakes that
swam through her home, she raised her bed up on bricks. As darkness fell, she drew
her children to her and prayed the river wouldn’t rise further before morning. She says
“When the river rises I get frightened. This house is very low. If I could raise my house
then I would feel much safer living here with my children.”
A better life for Morsheda is just six feet away. Christian Aid partner, GUK, is providing
Home Safety Packages for those at risk. These not only provide the materials needed
to raise a home and land to avoid flooding, but also include money to buy things that
can provide a much needed income such as a cow, goats and seeds.
Pray for all our neighbours affected by floods and climate change. Pray for our
neighbours who give up their time to collect during Christian Aid Week (15-21 May).
Pray for our neighbours who live in fear and suffering. Pray for our neighbours who have
the power and means to make a difference.
Stourbridge Deanery – Rural Dean: Paul Harrison; Lay Chair: John Nicholson
Diocese of Gloucester: Bishop Rachel Treweek with Bishop Martyn Snow (Tewkesbury)
Diocese of Västerås (Sweden): Bishop Mikael Mogren
The Anglican Church of Melanesia: Archbishop David Vunagi
