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A beloved 140-year-old Christchurch church destroyed by earthquakes has been transformed into beautiful apartments for families who were living in motels and refugee camps. The project just won New Zealand's top architectural honor for proving that great design can offer dignity to people in need.
Just 52 days after a devastating magnitude 7 earthquake, Japan's entire Kyushu Shinkansen bullet train line is running again. Commuters celebrated the faster-than-expected recovery as the final damaged section reopened Friday.
After a devastating earthquake hit Japan's Kyushu region last month, the government is launching a travel discount campaign to help local businesses recover. Tourism support will be part of this month's official aid package for the region.
A 114-year-old traditional Japanese inn devastated by earthquake for the second time in a decade is getting a lifeline from loyal guests who refuse to let it disappear. Their messages of support are giving owner Misao Matsumoto hope for rebuilding.
One month after earthquakes struck Venezuela, UNFPA has delivered life-saving reproductive health care to thousands of women who kept giving birth despite the crisis. The agency has equipped 16 health facilities and created safe spaces where mothers and newborns can access the care they need.
American soldiers are coordinating a massive international relief effort in Venezuela, even unloading supplies from other countries. The U.S. has moved over 1.5 million pounds of aid since twin earthquakes devastated the nation.
A Japanese airport damaged by a devastating 2024 earthquake just got a magical makeover that's bringing joy back to the region. Noto Airport is now the world's first Pokemon-themed airport, complete with over 100 characters painted throughout the terminal.
A sports stadium in Venezuela has transformed into a safe haven for thousands of earthquake survivors, becoming a blueprint for disaster relief shelters across the region. Aid organizations are racing to replicate this successful model to help more families rebuild their lives.
A farmer who lost everything in the 2011 Fukushima disaster moved to a new region, only to face another major earthquake, but he stayed and built a thriving farm anyway. His story shows how resilience can take root anywhere.
Fifteen years after devastating earthquakes destroyed much of Christchurch, New Zealand, the city just threw itself a massive rebirth party. Over 37,000 people packed into the new One New Zealand Stadium for its first concert, celebrating not just music but a city that refused to give up.
A small Japanese airport is transforming into a Pokémon wonderland to help kids recover from a devastating 2024 earthquake. The makeover brings 111 flying Pokémon characters to Noto Satoyama Airport starting July 2026.
After a magnitude-4.5 earthquake shut down one of Australia's largest gold mines, workers are returning safely with a clear recovery plan. Zero injuries and rapid response show how modern safety systems protect people when disaster strikes.
