Disaster Relief

Through the enormous generosity of its supporters, OBOV has responded to numerous natural disasters, including:

  • The 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Haiti (2021) when OBOV combined forces with its partners Schools for Haiti and Mission Possible Relief to deliver over 100,000 meals, clean water, tents and tarps for 130 families and medical care for injured and sick in remote locations in the southwest portion of the country.

  • Devastating Hurricanes: Matthew (Haiti, 2016), Maria (Puerto Rico, 2017), Dorian (Bahamas, 2019), Helene (Florida, 2024), Oscar (Caribbean, 2024). OBOV installed water systems at multiple cholera treatment hospitals in Haiti following Hurricane Mathew as well as 10 church sites in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria. Through our partner Missionary Flights, OBOV sent thousands of pounds of disaster supplies (generators, tents, tarps, etc.) and meals to the Bahamas following Hurricane Dorian’s destruction. 

  • The eruption of the Fuego Volcano (Guatemala, 2018). OBOV was one of the few organizations on the ground immediately after the Fuego eruption, distributing much-needed food and disaster supplies to remote locations.  

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