Mozambique Cyclone Relief

Tropical Cyclone Idai ripped through Mozambique in the early hours of March 15, 2019 with 110 mph winds and heavy rains devastating this southern African country. More than half a million people were affected in the country and at least 110,000 sought refuge in camps. Reports indicate over seven thousands of cases of Cholera resulted from the disaster in the port city of Beira and outlying communities.

Waves For Water launched our Mozambique Cyclone Relief Initiative shortly after the disaster hit. Our initial goal, as with any relief initiative, is to help mitigate the suffering by providing victims with access to safe water through the strategic implementation of 500 water filtration systems, crucial in preventing or limiting the spread of waterborne illnesses. Then as we have boots on the ground and establish our local networks we work to implement long term programs that can be managed and built upon, locally.

Similar to the post-disaster work we continue to do in Haiti, throughout the Philippines, the Caribbean, and more, we are now in the second phase of the response. Following the initial urgent first phase, the second phase is focused on expanding the program by implementing more long term solutions such as rainwater harvesting systems and borehole wells, while continuing to seek out new regions of need beyond ground zero. We are looking for support to continue the important work we have started in this still devastated region. Thank you for your contribution.