by Avi Kompella | Jan 8, 2024 | Humanitarian, International, Japan
A building in Anamizu lies in ruins after being damaged by earthquakes.The Asahi Shimbun/Getty Images On January 1st, 2024, a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck central Japan, 42 kilometers northeast of Anamizu, Ishikawa. Houses were reduced to rubble and as of January...
by Avi Kompella | Dec 21, 2023 | Humanitarian, International, Israel-Hamas War
(Photo: Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor) The ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza illuminates the complex challenges faced by Gaza Strip residents. Recent advisories from the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), urging evacuation for safety, underscore the precarious...
by Avi Kompella | Oct 11, 2023 | Humanitarian, International
Earthquakes Strike Afghanistan A series of earthquakes has devastated western Afghanistan, beginning over the weekend and continuing through the week. On Saturday, October 7th, a 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck 25 miles west of the city of Herat. Over 2,400 people...
by Avi Kompella | Aug 24, 2023 | Maui, Social Media Posts, United States
The landscapes of Maui in Hawaii have been marred by raging wildfires that have claimed the lives of 115 people. Over 1,000 individuals remain unaccounted for. It’s the deadliest wildfire in US history in over a century. Herman Andaya Resigns Former head of the...
by Avi Kompella | Jun 10, 2022 | Gun Violence, Social Media Posts, United States
Halfway into 2022 and the US has already seen over 200 mass shootings. We don’t claim to know the answer to stopping these tragedies – but we do know that as the delay for meaningful action grows, these statistics will continue to rise. And we can all agree that...
