Bududa Landslide

People in the Bududa district of Uganda are mourning the loss of many lives after last week’s landslide. The destruction came suddenly during heavy rains as slopes on Mount Eglon broke loose and buried homes, schools, and villages. Over 80 bodies have been recovered and reports say over 300 people are missing.

The government is now talking about relocating nearly a half million people from the area to avoid another similar tragedy. NGOs and government are working to help the survivors and to recover bodies, but the area is accessible only by foot. They are digging by hand and with hand tools to try and recover the dead, as heavy equipment is unable to reach the area.

Your prayers are needed for the people who have lost everything – mothers, fathers, children, friends – as well as their homes, shops, and livelihoods, and all of their belongings.

Pastor Steven is on his way to Bududa to asses the situation to see how we can best minister to the people there.

Photo by the humanitarian news and analysis service, IRIN.