Jan Vandemoortele
Jan Vandemoortele
fearing ground second wave
I think most of the humanitarian actors on the ground think we're going to make it. We were fearing a second wave of deaths. It didn't occur.
disaster job occurred saturday second situation
The situation is horrific. The job is colossal. One disaster occurred Saturday that couldn't be prevented but a second disaster must be.
couple feared happened months remain second wave
A couple of months ago we feared a second wave of deaths. It has not happened but we remain vigilant.
deliver eye goods keeping possible rains relief start trying
Yes, we are keeping an eye on that and trying to deliver as many relief goods as possible before rains start again.
worried
We are very worried and are being very vigilant.
consequences deaths lack lost provide race relief resulting shelter time vulnerable
The race to provide suitable shelter in time is not lost yet, but the consequences of failure, resulting from the lack of relief funds, could result in the deaths of vulnerable people.
days hundred process
One hundred days into the process all is not well.
assessment below biting camps needs people rapid snow taste winter
Our rapid assessment of needs after the first biting taste of winter suggests that we need to do more for people in these unplanned camps below the snow line.
building children hospitals lives possible save schools soon start thousands urgent
It is important to start building new hospitals and schools as soon as possible but it's most urgent to save the lives of thousands of children who could then make use of these schools.
definitely factor glass good people progress sure unknown weather worried
I would say we have made good progress. The glass is definitely half-full -- it's not half-empty -- but we are still worried because the weather is the big unknown factor and we are not sure how people will be able to cope.
civilian colleagues focused including questions raise relief saving starting transition until
Until now, everything has been focused on relief, relief, relief, and on saving lives. But now, people, including the non-governmental organizations, the civilian authorities, the military, and the U.N. colleagues are all starting to raise questions about how to make the transition from relief to recovery, rehabilitation and reconstruction.
focus next problem
We have to focus now on the next big problem which will be heating.
aware blow cannot heads rest until weather
We are aware that the weather could blow us off in a day. We cannot let our heads rest until the spring.
change hope major week
We hope that this week there will be a major change in commitments and contributions.