Second major earthquake hits Nepal
Megan Brandsrud Just a little more than two weeks after thousands of people died in the massive earthquake that struck on April 25, a second earthquake hit Nepal. Around 12:50 p.m. local time today, May 12, a 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck...
Nepal Area Earthquake: Initial $500,000 commitment to provide for immediate needs
Megan Brandsrud In response to the April 25 earthquake that struck Nepal and surrounding countries, Lutheran Disaster Response is committing an initial $500,000 to assist in the recovery and rebuilding in the affected areas. This recent earthquake, registering 7.8 magnitude,...
7.8 magnitude earthquake hits Nepal and surrounding countries
Megan Brandsrud Around 11:55 a.m. local time, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake shook Nepal, with its epicenter approximately 70 km from its capital city, Kathmandu. The earthquake was felt around the whole country, but the Kathmandu valley and western region of the...
International Roma Day 2015
Megan Brandsrud The Romani, or Roma, population has an extensive history in Europe, dating back to the 13th century. Today, with more than 10 million people, the Roma population is recognized as one of the European Union’s largest minority groups....
Storm Shelter Pilot Project: Providing physical and emotional security in Tornado Alley
Megan Brandsrud The sky turns green, then black. Heavy rains subside and there is calm before the sudden shift in wind. The severe weather sirens start sounding as an approaching tornado is spotted. People quickly move to their basements or...
Serbia: Post-flood rehabilitation
Megan Brandsrud On May 13, 2014, a cyclone hit Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, resulting in widespread, record flooding and landslides. Overall, approximately 1.6 million people were impacted by the cyclone and the flooding and landslides that followed. Last...