Updated 3 April 2013
Since the multi storey building collapsed into the mosque compound in Dar es Salaam on 29 March 2013, people around the world have shared stories, details, condolences and grief.
As the tragedy unfolded the details were captured not only in words – but in pictures. Some pictures that were so emotional and so touching it left us at a loss. Here we share some of these images with you.
Rescue operation underway after the collapse of the 16 storey building – courtesy BBC
11 people were pulled alive from the scene – courtesy BBC
The building collapsed into the compound of the mosque – courtesy BBC
A crane was used to lift the large pieces of iron rods to get to the center of the debris – courtesy BBC
Children, residents and children were buried under the rubble – courtesy BBC
The rescue operation went on non-stop for hours – courtesy BBC
The dust after the collapse filled the air - courtesy @WaljiAli
Visit from the Minister of Home Affairs, accompanied by Shiraz bhai Walji, President of Dar es Salaam Jamaat (centre) and Sadiq Datoo, Deputy Secretary General of The World Federation of KSIMC (left) - courtesy @WaljiAli
Heavy machinery was used to lift the large pieces of concrete and iron rods - courtesy @WaljiAli
Ambulance and medical staff as well as food stations were available 24hrs per day - courtesy @WaljiAli
A boy rescued from the rubble of the collapse - courtesy @WaljiAli
Communities working together to assist – courtesy @WaljiAli
The site after it had been cleared on Sunday 31 March 2013
The cleared site - courtesy @WaljiAli
DAR ES SALAAM BUILDING COLLAPSE RELIEF FUND
A fund has been set up by The World Federation specifically to help the families of those who have been affected by this tragedy, including providing counselling. The monies raised will also be used to help with the on-going operations and rebuilding areas of the Jamaat complex which have been damaged as a result of the collapse of the building.
DONATE ONLINE:
Donate in Europe
Donate in North America
Donate in the rest of the World
For further information please email secretariat@world-federation.org