The Mission Aviation Fellowship is offering emergency relief to the country as it is only one of two civilian aviation operators over there. Furthermore, the Fellowship is also providing emergency communication so that communication hubs can be established.
World Vision Bangladesh has expanded its original plan to build 50,000 homes after the United Nation (UN) reported the impact of the cyclone was much worse compared to the original assessment.
The next phase for the Christian charity ministry is to help the people to fulfil their long-term needs. These needs include: rebuilding water sources, finding jobs for them, and replenishing livestock.
Recently, the World Bank raised its aid allocation to the poverty-stricken country by 75 million dollars thus bringing the total budget to 325 million.
The vice-president of the Bank, Praful Patel, after inspecting the devastation caused by the natural disaster, made an urgent appeal to everyone to help the country in its 'hour of need.'
"I appeal to everyone, most specifically to our development partners, to come forward and help the country in this hour of need," he told the AFP newsagency.
Cyclone Sidr smashed through the country on November 15th this year where it killed at least 3,300 people and destroyed countless of homes and properties. As a result, millions of people are now dependent on aid to survive.