TAIWAN – When the ground started trembling, Grandma Mimi panicked. Earthquakes in Taiwan were not unusual, but this one was different. “The ground kept shaking and the children were crying.” She had to act quickly—to keep her family safe. Mimi gathered them all and fled their home in Hualien County, near the Taroko National Park. Outdoors where nothing could fall on them, they would be safer.
The 7.4-magnitude earthquake was the largest the nation had seen in 25 years. It damaged buildings and created landslides that trapped hikers in the national park. In an instant, the once-thriving community transformed from a tourist attraction into a ghost town. And local indigenous families—like Mimi’s—lost their only source of income. That is when you stepped in to provide Taiwan earthquake relief.
When Mimi and her family returned home, they saw that water tanks they relied on for their water supply, including their own, had toppled across the community. Mimi’s was damaged beyond repair. How would she be able to care for her extended family—more than 20 loved ones—without access to water?
“So many children to feed, and life is hard right now,” said Mimi. Many of her adult children lost their jobs when local hotels and restaurants closed for repair after the quake.
But Mimi’s family didn’t have to face this tragedy alone. Your compassion sent food and supplies to help them endure the difficult days ahead. After the earthquake, our team worked with local church partners to distribute more than 300 food bags to families in the Taroko community that were struggling to make ends meet. The extra supplies allowed locals to save their money for other needs, like repairs. Your willingness to provide Taiwan earthquake relief helped the survivors recover.
Even with the extra help, Mimi couldn’t afford to purchase a new water tank. Our team saw their need and began searching for new tanks, but they encountered a problem—local hardware stores didn’t have enough for the increased demand.
Your Support Helped Earthquake Victims in Taiwan
Thanks to your generous support, we didn’t give up on Mimi and other families who had lost access to water. We kept searching and found the answer through another ministry partner in Taiwan. Together, we secured new tanks for these precious families.
The relief Mimi felt was evident on her face. The burden she had carried since that terrifying day lifted from her shoulders. Now she could take care of her loved ones—as she was always meant to do. Thank you for caring for these dear families during their time of greatest need.
