Spanish NGO Supports Flood-Affected Families in Mozambique
Humana Spain has aided over 590 families affected by floods in southern Mozambique with €200,000 in resources, including food, hygiene kits, and clothing. Additionally, health units were restored, and educational materials were distributed to 3,250 students and 100 teachers. The country faces severe climate challenges as cyclones continue to threaten lives and livelihoods.
Humana Spain, an international NGO, has provided essential aid to over 590 families impacted by recent floods in the Maputo province of southern Mozambique, totaling €200,000 in support. This assistance includes crucial supplies such as food, hygiene kits, and clothing for families in neighborhoods like Bunhiça, Fomento, Nkobe, Nwamatibjana, Sikwama, and Tsalala within the municipality of Matola. The NGO’s humanitarian efforts also involved rehabilitating health units and supplying school materials to affected students and teachers.
Mozambique experiences a significant rainy season from October to April that frequently results in severe weather events, including tropical cyclones. The country is notably vulnerable to climate change impacts, facing recurrent floods that displace communities and damage infrastructure. Cyclones Chido and Dikeledi, which struck in December and January respectively, have been particularly devastating, with multiple fatalities and extensive displacement reported across the country. Such conditions strain local resources and amplify the need for humanitarian assistance.
Humana Spain’s response to the recent floods in Mozambique underscores the ongoing humanitarian challenges faced by the region due to severe climatic events. With their €200,000 aid package, the organization has prioritized essential survival needs while also focusing on rehabilitating healthcare and education services to aid recovery. Continuous support is crucial for communities grappling with the repeated cycles of disaster exacerbated by climate change.
Original Source: clubofmozambique.com
