VOICED: Two months on, Colombians look for an end to floods

In northern Colombia, severe flooding has displaced over 2 million people, leaving them homeless and reliant on fishing for survival. Despite promises of aid, only a small fraction have received assistance. Many, like Maria Eugenia, face dire conditions, having to turn their children over to the state. The community is frustrated with the lack of response from local and national leaders. Some aid is provided by missionaries, but with the threat of diseases like malaria and more rain expected, the situation remains precarious.

What has replaced the streets in the northern region of Colombia due to the floods?

• Rivers

• Deserts

• Forests

• Mountains

How many Colombians are still homeless due to the floods?

• 500,000

• 3,000,000

• 2,000,000

• 1,000,000

What percentage of those affected by the floods have received aid?

• 50%

• 5%

• 10%

• 20%

What has Maria Eugenia done with her children due to the flood situation?

• Kept them with her

• Sent them to relatives

• Moved them to another city

• Turned them over to the state

What is one of the major health concerns for the village due to the floods?

• Dengue fever

• Cholera

• Malaria

• Typhoid