GEM 2024  Mission

Alberta Wildfires

Fase 1: Umiddelbar reaktion

The Canadian province of Alberta experienced 122 wildfires in 2024 as of July. As of late, the historic town of Jasper suffered tremendous damage from an out-of-control wildfire, burning over 96,000 acres. Thousands of residents were forced to evacuate, with many uncertain of the state of their community, businesses, and homes. The GEM team joined in efforts on the ground in Alberta, working with local experts, to reach those most affected by the fires and offer financial support.

Nylige missioner

Tragedie
2025
Myanmar
On March 28th, a massive 7.7 quake struck near Myanmar’s city of Mandalay, followed by a 6.4 aftershock. The effects of the quake has trapped hundreds of people inside destroyed buildings and rubble, with crews working to free stuck people.
Oversvømmelser
2025
Argentina
On March 7th, Bahía Blanca and Cerri, Argentina were hit with over a year’s worth of rain in just eight hours. The heavy water quickly damaged roads, bridges, cars, housing, infrastructure, and the region. There have been 16 confirmed deaths, and still over 100 people missing.
Brande
2025
Guatemala
In San Juan Alotenango, Guatemala the Fuego Volcano was slowly erupting, spewing ash and lahar across neighbourhoods. Hundreds of residents have been evacuated from surrounding regions, as well as multiple school and road closures, with tens of thousands more evacuations expected.
Oversvømmelser
2024
Spain
GEM Europe, in partnership with Goya Spain, is responding to the deadly flooding in Valencia, Spain. The floods have claimed the lives of dozens and caused severe destruction around the region. Already recorded as Spain’s worst disaster in the last 3 decades.