GEM 2019 Missie

Amazone bosbranden

Samenvatting statistieken

Brandweerlieden uitgerust
0
Verscheepte containers
0

Fase 1:

Hulp bij rampen

Global Empowerment Mission reageerde in de eerste fase, rampenbestrijding, door uitrusting te leveren voor 700 vrijwillige brandweerlieden om de bosbranden in het Boliviaanse Amazonegebied onder controle te krijgen. 

GEM Impact

Werkte samen met regeringsambtenaren binnen 3 dagen na aankomst op het terrein om het volgende te vergemakkelijken: 

  • Tankwagens uitgerust met brandweermaterieel
  • Uitrusting voor waterpompen
  • Tijdelijke kampeertenten 
  • Elektrische pompen voor het oppompen van waterputten
  • Drone voor inspecties 
  • Satelliettelefoons

Partners

  • Zuurstof Zeven

  • Belofte aan de Aarde

  • Pishevar Stichting

  • Lizzie Easton Montes

  • Onafhankelijke viering

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