SECOND INTERVENTION IN TEXAS HILL COUNTRY In early August, a month after floods devastated the Texas Hill Country region, our team returned to continue supporting recovery efforts after this disaster. In Burnet, we cleared debris, overgrowth, and solid fuels to reduce wildfire risk. We also provided psychosocial aid and supported people affected by the floods.… Continue reading CADENA International Activities, August 2025
Over the past 20 years, communities around the world have experienced the most devastating effects of climate change, with a more than 40% increase in the sudden onset of climate and climate change-related disasters (IFRC, 2022). It is expected that by 2030, around 150 million people per year will require humanitarian assistance due to these… Continue reading CADENA translates Sphere’s guidebook on climate resilience: an urgent tool, now in Spanish
On the evening of May 22, in Mexico City, CADENA celebrated its 20th anniversary with a commemorative event that brought together those who have made two decades of humanitarian action possible. It was an intimate evening filled with stories, memories and gratitude. The five founders of CADENA -Benjamin Laniado, Fernando Mitrani, Isaac Levy (Chapis), José… Continue reading Celebrating 20 years in CADENA
Axis: Rescue and Immediate Response Office: International On February 6, 2023, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck southern Turkey near the northern border of Syria, followed by a magnitude 6.7 aftershock eleven minutes later. CADENA International responded to this disaster by deploying our first response team: Go Team. Durante esta primera fase, utilizamos una cédula… Continue reading First Response in Turkey
Axis: Reconstruction Office: International In response to the February 6, 2023 earthquakes that struck southern Turkey near the northern border of Syria, CADENA International implemented a comprehensive response. In the second phase of this response, we engaged in the reconstruction of the affected community to generate a long-term positive impact. Working hand in hand… Continue reading Reconstruction in Turkey
Axis: Health and Resilience Office: CADENA Internacional As part of our response to the earthquakes that struck the southern region of Turkey, the last and third phase focused on deploying our dental and medical teams to provide comprehensive care to the affected communities. At the end of this response, we conducted more than 500… Continue reading Health and Resilience: Turkey
Axis: Health and Resilience Office: CADENA Internacional As part of our response in Turkana, Kenya during 2023, we decided to increase medical staff and incorporate dental services to fully respond to their needs. The Turkana community has been facing an ongoing drought, which has led to a food crisis with high levels of malnutrition.… Continue reading Health and Resilience: Turkana, Kenya
Axis: Health and Resilience Office: CADENA Internacional Part of our response in the Asni region of Morocco focused on children and building resilience. In coordination with Monday.com and local NGOs, we took the decision to create play and art spaces for children, as well as to distribute toys in shelters. In total, we delivered… Continue reading Health and Resilience: Asni, Morocco
Axis: Health and Resilience Office: CADENA Internacional In February 2023, a series of landslides, flows with large volumes of water and debris, devastated several villages in Secocha, in the Arequipa province of Camaná. In collaboration with ADRA, Save the Children, World Vision and thanks to the support of Start Network, we were able to… Continue reading Medical and Psychosocial Intervention in Campaná, Peru
Axis: Humanitarian Action Office: International On September 8, 2023 an earthquake of magnitude 6.8 affected the area of Marrakech in Morocco, causing structural damage to homes and hospitals. CADENA International was deployed to respond to the needs of the population. In coordination with Monday.com and local non-governmental organizations, our team visited four communities in… Continue reading Humanitarian Intervention in Morocco
