Libya Floods

GEM USA West remains on high alert as California continues to face the threat of wildfires and other natural disasters. With changing weather conditions, strong winds, and dry vegetation contributing to elevated wildfire risks across the state, our teams are closely monitoring developing conditions

On October 9, 2026, a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck the southern Panama region of La Pitaloza in Herrera Province. The shallow earthquake caused significant tremors felt as far as Costa Rica.

GEM teams are coordinating directly with local churches, agencies, and response partners to support affected communities. With emergency relief efforts underway, our teams are working to mobilize and distribute critical supplies to families impacted by the storm.

Hurricane Lowell was a powerful Pacific hurricane that intensified to Category 5 strength before tracking toward the Hawaiian Islands in early September 2026.

Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) is mobilizing an international humanitarian response in Nepal, building on the experience of GEM Asia teams that have operated in the country for previous earthquakes.

GEM Europe, in partnership with the Royal Caribbean Group, has mobilized and is responding to the 7.7 magnitude quake off Indonesia’s coast. Dozens of people have lost their lives, hundreds of buildings have been damaged, and critical infrastructure has been impacted.

In August, the big island of Hawaii faced destruction from Hurricane Lala. As the storm approached the Hawaiian Islands, Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) was on the ground and ready to respond. The GEM Hawaii team is currently assisting the affected neighbourhoods on Hawaii Island, offering support

On August 10th, a 7.4 magnitude quake struck the Western region of Colombia, causing immediate damage and destruction across many areas. The GEM team has already deployed to the area.

Spokane County, Washington is presently being affected by its largest natural disaster in history with the Old Trails, Fairview, and Autumn Lane Fires destroying thousands of acres of land.