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On the night of September 10, 2023, Storm Daniel broke two dams above the city of Derna in eastern Libya. The water swept whole neighborhoods into the sea. Thousands of people died, and many families still do not know where their loved ones are.
Three years later, survivors still need help. You can help them today.
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What happened
Libya Floods
Storm Daniel was a strong storm that formed over the Mediterranean Sea. After it flooded Greece, it moved across the sea to Libya. Heavy rain filled the Wadi Derna valley. Two old dams above the city gave way, and the water rushed through Derna at night while most people were asleep. At least 5,923 deaths have been confirmed, and some estimates are much higher. Thousands of people are still missing. About 46,000 people lost their homes, including more than 16,000 children. In Derna, 891 buildings were destroyed, 11 bridges fell, and much of the water system stopped working. In the first days, many victims were buried in mass graves before they could be named. Families gave DNA samples in the hope of finding their relatives later. A year after the flood, about 30,000 people were still displaced, and many did not know if they could ever go back home. The world responded. The United Nations asked for $71.4 million to help 250,000 people, and the appeal was fully funded. Eastern Libya’s parliament also set aside about $2 billion for rebuilding. But recovery is slow, and many survivors still need help with housing, health care, and coping with trauma.
Aerial view of Derna, Libya, after the dams broke
5,900+Confirmed deaths
1,000sStill missing
46,000People displaced
884,000People needed help
How to help
How to Help Libya Flood Victims
Even a single euro can go a long way. Here are three ways to help.
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Donate to a Verified Fundraiser
Give to a fundraiser our team has checked. Your gift goes to people affected by the floods in Libya.
There is no active fundraiser for Derna on WhyDonate yet. Do you have family, friends, or a partner charity in eastern Libya? Start the first one today. It is free to start, and there is a 0% platform fee.
Payouts can only go to bank accounts in supported countries, and Libya is not one of them. The organizer receives the money in their own account and then sends it on to people in Libya.
Libya is not a supported payout country. Funds are paid to you first, then sent on.
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Verify Your ID and Account
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Get Paid Out, Then Send It On
Choose instant, weekly, or monthly payouts. Once the money is in your own bank account, send it on to the people or charity in Libya.
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FAQs
Donate to or start a fundraiser for flood relief in Libya.
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Pick a verified fundraiser on this page and donate in your own currency. You can also give to a charity that is already working in Libya.
Yes. You receive the money in your own bank account, then send it on to them.
No. The money goes to your verified bank account in a supported country. From there, you can send it on, or give it to a charity that already works in Libya.
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