he state of Rio Grande do Sul was severely impacted by the devastating floods that occurred in April 2024, causing deadly destruction. More than 2.4 million people were affected, with thousands left homeless and hundreds of deaths confirmed. Marginalized communities, such as quilombolas and indigenous peoples, were the most impacted, highlighting the urgent need for humanitarian support to provide shelter, food, and shelter.
Organizations such as UNHCR are not assisting locally, and there is an urgent appeal for donations to support the recovery process and adaptation to climate change that intensifies such events ( Center for Disaster Philanthropy ) ( UNHCR ).