Guangfu

Guangfu

Guangfu is a township in Hualien that was struck by a severe flood on September 23, 2025, leaving parts of the town buried under deep mud. I spent two weeks on the ground helping with disaster relief and documenting the recovery.
Dec 06
Helping With Guangfu‘s Natural Disaster: Photo Gallery

Helping With Guangfu‘s Natural Disaster: Photo Gallery

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Dec 06
Helping With Guangfu‘s Natural Disaster: Livestream 3

Helping With Guangfu‘s Natural Disaster: Livestream 3

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Dec 05
Helping With Guangfu‘s Natural Disaster: Livestream 2

Helping With Guangfu‘s Natural Disaster: Livestream 2

I returned to Guangfu for Day 2 of disaster relief, learning firsthand how a community pulls together in crisis.
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Dec 04
Helping With Guangfu‘s Natural Disaster: Official Bucket Passer

Helping With Guangfu‘s Natural Disaster: Official Bucket Passer

There’s no action that feels more like teamwork and mutual contribution than standing in line, passing buckets from hand to hand.
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Dec 03
Helping With Guangfu‘s Natural Disaster: Finding A Place To Sleep

Helping With Guangfu‘s Natural Disaster: Finding A Place To Sleep

First we got lost, then we made it to Guangfu and found an elementary school to sleep in for the night.
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Dec 02
Helping With Guangfu‘s Natural Disaster: Tiny Excavator, Local Energy Drinks, and Beer!

Helping With Guangfu‘s Natural Disaster: Tiny Excavator, Local Energy Drinks, and Beer!

Fueled by energy drinks and beer, we pushed through long days helping clean up Guangfu.
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Oct 13
Helping With Guangfu‘s Natural Disaster: Livestream 1

Helping With Guangfu‘s Natural Disaster: Livestream 1

Day 1 in Guangfu: Witnessing the aftermath and joining hands to rebuild the community.
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