Archive for the ‘Asia’ Category

Quake destroys village but life still moves forward

Thursday, June 19th, 2008

YAO JIN VILLAGE, China - We had a successful meeting with the local party leader this morning. We told him OBI wanted to help other villages in his region and asked him for suggestions of places that might need some simple projects done such as latrines. (more…)

China: Breaking ground, bringing relief

Wednesday, June 18th, 2008

Making a way through rain and rubble

Monday, June 16th, 2008

YAO JIN VILLAGE, China - Debris removal from Yao Jin is now in full swing. Yesterday and today we had three trucks working on rotation to haul away rubble and we are definitely making a dent in the sea of destruction. (more…)

Operation: Tank repair

Friday, June 13th, 2008

YAO JIN VILLAGE, China - The name of the game today was “tank repair.” Most villages in the quake zone have huge concrete water tanks for storage and most of these were cracked during the quake. The cracks range from hairline fissures to gaping 4-inch splits. Either way, cracks and water don’t mix. (more…)

China: Breaking ground, bringing relief

Wednesday, June 11th, 2008


YAO JIN VILLAGE, China – We had another action packed day. In Yao Jin, we diverted the water flow from the village water tank so that we could carry out some vital repairs. (more…)

Powering through the rubble

Monday, June 9th, 2008

SICHUAN PROVINCE, China - I was still responding to the death and destruction that had devastated Myanmar when I read the news: “Massive Earthquake Strikes Central China.” A few weeks later, I’m surrounded by death and destruction yet again. But despite the horrific 7.9-magnitude quake that rocked Sichuan Province, I am also surrounded by remarkable hope and resilience.
(more…)

Donations to OBI are used in support of humanitarian relief and community development programs in
the United States and worldwide. They are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.