Making a difference: emergency in Gujarat

Raidhanpar village in Gujarat, India, was affected by a huge earthquake in January 2001.

One year later the villagers own new houses – built with the help of CAFOD, Caritas and the local government to withstand future tremors. Local people were involved throughout the rebuilding programme.

Drawing on £1 million donated by CAFOD supporters to the earthquake appeal, CAFOD helped thousands of villagers to rebuild their lives.

As part of the initial emergency response, CAFOD and Caritas built more than 9,000 temporary shelters. These have now been replaced by several hundred permanent houses, made from earthquake-resistant, reinforced concrete.

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