Bangladesh cyclone

A man removes tin sheets from his house, which was damaged by the cyclone. Photo: RAFIQUR RAHMAN/Reuters. Courtesy: alertnet.org

Nearly 9 million people were affected by Cyclone Sidr which battered coastal areas of Bangladesh on 15 November, 2007.

The situation

Hundreds of thousands of homes destroyed
Massive loss and damage to crops

Cyclone Sidr hit Bangladesh on 15 November with winds and waters causing pockets of complete destruction and widespread damage.

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Oxfam's response

Oxfam launched relief and recovery efforts in the worst affected southern districts of Bagerhat, Pirojpur, Barguna, and Patuakhali. We provided support to nearly 40,000 households, or around 200,000 people.

Cyclone Sidr response: End of programme report (14MB pdf)

Men carrying well liners on their head as part of Oxfam's cash-for-work programme. Photo: Oxfam Working through local partners, our response included providing cash-for-work opportunities, distributing hygiene kits and blankets, installing and repairing water and sanitation facilities, and helping restore livelihoods. We also worked to identify issues of concern and encouraged improvements to the recovery effort.