The following news comes from World Relief the relief agency used by the Association of Free Lutheran Congregations.
World Relief Helps Flood Victims in Mozambique
Flood Waters Recede; Extent of Damage Devastating
Floods in Mozambique last week – some of the worst in 50 years – forced the evacuation of thousands of people near World Relief ministries in the Chokwe province. World Relief staff and church partners are on the scene providing assistance to families who have lost everything – shelter, crops, clothing.
But more help is needed. At least $100,000 in immediate aid is needed now. Current needs, especially for the 75,000 people living in camps, include:
- Emergency food – Prices for a box of tomatoes in the market jumped from $3 to $19.
- Water – Most sources are contaminated.
- Shelter – Thousands of homes were destroyed.
- Seeds and tools – The destroyed crops of 1,400 families need to be replanted.
Please pray for our staff and church partners working on the scene. One of our staff, Mr. Callanga, labors around the clock to care for others. Like many others, he has been unable to find his family since the floods. He knows they ran for their lives after the flooding but has not yet heard if they survived. Many other Christians continue to help others, hoping to be reunited with their families, too. These brothers and sisters need our prayers and help now.
Please pray and give as you are able today by clicking here: Give to Mozambique.
To learn more about this situation, you can read our blog (World Relief Responds) or follow World Relief Mozambique on Facebook.
