Emergencies in our area of operation are mostly caused by extreme weather phenomena (cyclones, floods, drought, among others).
Cyclones, drought and flooding
In 2019, the regions where we work were hit by tropical cyclone Idai, the strongest ever recorded in the southern hemisphere and on the African continent. The hours of torment and devastation caused will linger in the memory of those who experienced it. Idai was followed by further tropical storms and cyclones, such as tropical cyclone Chalane and Eloise.
In addition, increasingly recurrent droughts and floods have caused food insecurity and hunger.
Armed attacks and refugees
Emergency aid and emergency distribution
Beyond immediate assistance with items essential for survival, the consequences for the emergency population last longer, for several years. ESMABAMA continues to support these vulnerable populations, who have lost everything, in our regions of operation, encouraging the economic independence of these vulnerable populations, and improved access to water sanitation and hygiene.
The main actions developed by ESMABAMA and emergency distribution in communities affected by emergencies include:
