Disasters often cause shock and despair, especially when homes and possessions are heavily damaged or destroyed. — Filepic
Disasters are a complex global problem and an inevitable fact of life.
Every year, individuals and communities are affected by natural disasters that disrupt their economic and social development, as well as jeopardise their mental health and wellbeing.
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