“In the crowded humanitarian arena these events are just a blip on the radar,” said World Renew ProgramManager, Jacqueline Koster, citing the huge humanitarian crises going on right now in Syria, Iraq and other parts of our world. “For our partners in Southern Africa, however, these disasters are an overwhelming reality affecting almost all the communities where they have long-term programs.”
The government of Malawi has declared that more than one third of the country should now be considered a “disaster zone.” World Renew is standing alongside their Church partners to reach out to those most in need.
In Mozambique World Renew is working with the Anglican Diocese of Niassa in the Province of Zambezia to provide food, seeds, farming tools and water purification supplies to 1,000 families. The Diocese has a long history of working with World Renew to provide community programs in the region and currently has more than 250 “life teams” that focus on HIV prevention and treatment in the region and are mobilizing to help in the emergency response
Similarly, in Malawi World Renew is working with existing partners, Word Alive and Living Waters, to respond to needs in Chikwawa District in the very south of the country. While assessments are ongoing the preliminary focus is on providing water purification, tarps, small household items and mosquito nets. World Renew staff members are also traveling to the area on Monday to provide additional support.
Both of these responses are being funded by World Renew’s “International Disaster Response Fund.” Please prayerfully consider supporting this important work with your prayers and financial gifts.
