IsraAID is Building Shelters and Providing Emotional Support in Italy
IsraAID team member, Mickey Noam Alon recalls the first time their team met with village elders:
Gabiza was asleep at home when the quake hit leaving part of his house completely collapsed and walls filled with cracks. Like hundreds of others, Gabiza was left stranded in the middle of the night, without shelter or a safe roof over his head.
When I met him, he was clearly exhausted, shocked and confused. He was straddling slowly with his walking stick unsure of where to go.
Seated next to him was his neighbor, Luccia Di Stephano, who lives with her family next door. Their house was also totally destroyed, but luckily everyone was able to escape safely.
Today, after getting some rest in the temporary shelter Gabiza says he feels better. As parts of the village are sealed off due to safety concerns, Gabiza will not be able to return to his home just yet. He’s anxious to see what is left of his house and belongings as well his herd which are still in the field. He is worried about how he will be able to care for them.”
Photos courtesy IsraAid