Thanks to support from IOCC and GOPA-DERD, families like Hala’s can equip themselves for the upcoming fall and winter seasons and find some relief knowing they’re prepared.
IOCC is monitoring the situation and coordinating with local authorities and response organizations. In addition, IOCC staff are in contact with Orthodox parishes in the region to gather information and offer support.
Things changed for Birtalu when she was selected by a beneficiary committee to receive support from IOCC’s Food Security and Resilience Building Project.
After Florida was hit hard by Hurricane Ian in 2022, and then again by Hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024, Camilla’s home on Pine Island was in need of significant repairs.