This relief drive will run for 10 business days, from May 16 – May 30, 2024
The World Bank Group is launching a relief drive benefiting Brazil’s southern state of Rio Grande do Sul, following the recent devastating floods in the area. The region has been struck by the worst flooding in 80 years, resulting in catastrophic consequences for its residents. As of the launch of the drive, the disaster has led to:
149 confirmed deaths
108 people still missing
806 injuries
538,245 displaced individuals
Over 2 million (2,131,968) people affected across 449 municipalities
The relentless rains have caused widespread destruction, submerging homes, roads, schools, hospitals, and critical infrastructure. Many areas, including the state capital, Porto Alegre, are struggling with power outages, lack of clean water, and disrupted communication lines.
In response, the Brazilian government together with local authorities have mobilized extensive resources and emergency personnel, to aid in rescue and relief operations. The World Bank is already engaging with the country to support the emergency, the recovery and reconstruction. However, the scale of this disaster necessitates additional support from the international community.
We are launching a campaign to provide immediate assistance to the affected communities via UNICEF. UNICEF’s team is in the field working to evaluate the flooding situation, provide technical assistance, and distribute hygiene kits, and is coordinating its efforts with the Federal and Local Government.
Your generosity and prompt action can make a significant difference in the lives of those suffering from this unprecedented disaster.
How You Can Help:
Donate here now: https://worldbankgroup.benevity.org/campaigns/441 (If you are unable to access the website with your web browser, please use Google Chrome.)
- Staff and consultants in HQ and Country Offices and retirees can participate.
- Donations for this drive can be made by credit or debit card and PayPal. Credit card payments may be subject to fees from your credit card provider. Please contact your credit card provider for further details.
- Donations will be eligible for a 50% matching donation from the World Bank if at least 100 staff pledge a total of $10,000. [The 100% match is only requested in disasters where more than 10% of the population of the country has been seriously affected. Since that wasn’t the case with Brazil, it is eligible for a 50% match.]
- The corporate match for disaster relief drives is calculated as a lump sum after the end of the drive, and therefore will not be noted in your donation receipt.
- Only donations made to “Brazil Floods 2024: World Bank Group Disaster Relief Drive” via the above link will be matched. Donations made directly to the NGO will not be matched.
- For any questions, please email comoutreach@worldbank.org
This relief drive is sponsored by the Executive Directors Office representing Brazil (EDS15) and is coordinated by ECRVP’s Community Connections in collaboration with the Latin America & Caribbean WB Regional Vice Presidency and the Europe and Latin America & the Caribbean IFC Regional Vice Presidency.
