6.4 magnitude Earthquake in Albania
Emergency funds needed
The magnitude 6.4 tremor struck 34 km north-west of Tirana, and
most of the deaths occurred in Durres, where Mission Without
Borders is based, and in the town of Thumane. 
Most recent update from Monika, our Albanian manager, is that
the situation is chaotic. Fear and panic prevail as quakes
continue, because Durres has a history of earthquakes even from
ancient times; the city has been completely destroyed to the ground
a few times. The smallest noise or movement is causing people to
jump and run out into the streets. Even those whose houses aren't
ruined are sleeping outside in their cars or in the open.

Our staff are out in the community supporting affected
families and distributing much needed help including food and
hygiene items. The emotional and spiritual support
they provide is also vital at such a time of crisis. We are working
alongside the Evangelical Alliance and other aid agencies such as
the Red Cross, who have been mobilized to respond to this
disaster.
Currently we are distributing food, clothing and hygiene
items that we have available. In addition, a truck
load of goods is currently being prepared at our International
warehouse in Romania with additional relief supplies. More will be
sent as soon as we can assess what is most needed.
What makes MWB unique is our rootedness in communities in
Albania and the close relationships our local staff have with the
families and people we work with. We will continue to support those
affected by the earthquake as long as the need remains.