Flood relief for Chaco communities
CMS gift supports urgent relief efforts by local church
Photo: Communities in the Argentine Chaco needed urgent help after recent floods
Responding to severe flooding in March 2025, CMS partners provided immediate, vital support to indigenous communities in the Chaco region of northern Argentina.
Following heavy rains, both the Pilcomayo and Bermejo rivers burst their banks, affecting 19 communities. Of these, eight were cut off by the flood waters, leaving 800 people stranded. More than 500 people were evacuated in the region.
The Anglican Church of Northern Argentina, a key CMS partner, has a presence in many of these communities, so was well placed to help the people affected.
While government aid was available, the number of communities, long distances and poor roads made this response complex and slowed progress.
The church, with a presence on the ground, was able to set up soup kitchens quickly, meeting people’s immediate need for food. This was followed by two weeks of food aid.
Thanks to a generous legacy gift, CMS was able to support the church in this response, as well as helping to buy much-needed supplies to help communities clear up as flood waters receded.
The church distributed spades and wheelbarrows to clear mud, as well as mattresses, blankets, towels, toiletries, food parcels, clothing and plastic sheeting to people who lost homes or possessions.
