Helping Point was hit hard by Cyclone Titli on the 11th October. Thankfully, all of the Helping Point children and staff are safe, however, some buildings at St. Simon’s School have been destroyed. Please keep checking this page for updates.
We are fundraising for two funding areas - emergency Community Relief for local families affected, and a rebuilding fund to construct a permanent Dining/Worship Hall to replace the above damaged buildings at the school.
Please pray for:
Safety from further harm or damage, particularly safe drinking water and power to be restored.
Swift and decisive action by the Helping Point Team and local disaster relief efforts.
God’s love and care for his people to be shown in miraculous ways.
Update (17:30 13/10):
The roads have now been cleared, allowing Bidyuta access to Jhola Children’s Home and St. Simon’s school. All children are safe and the rain has temporarily subsided. Continue to pray for safety and peace as the Helping Point team determines what actions need to take place in the coming days.
Update (18th October):
It will take a month to restore proper electrical power to the school and Jhola Children’s Home. Meanwhile, generators are being used to provide two hours' electricity a day and to pump water, with Helping Point staff working 24/7.
Our team have also been visiting local communities over the past two days to assess the extent of the damage of Cyclone Titli. Many homes have been destroyed, power lines damaged, and water supply cut off. Please pray for the relief efforts of Helping Point and for the continued good weather following the storm to allow for easy access to these areas.
Please pray:
Giving thanks that there was no loss of life.
For the children at the school as they recover from the trauma of the cyclone.
For the local community and for Helping Point staff as they seek to bring them help.