Around 90,000 Children Impacted by Cyclone Chido in Mozambique
December 17, 2024
Maputo, Mozambique – UNICEF estimates that around 90,000 children have been impacted by Cyclone Chido, which made landfall in Mozambique on December 14, 2024. The cyclone brought heavy rainfall and strong winds, causing widespread damage and flooding.
Initial reports indicate that at least 10 people have been killed and over 100,000 people have been displaced. The majority of those affected are women and children, who are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of natural disasters.
UNICEF is working closely with the government of Mozambique and other partners to provide assistance to the affected children and their families. The organization is providing emergency supplies, including food, water, sanitation, and hygiene kits. UNICEF is also supporting the establishment of child-friendly spaces, where children can receive psychosocial support and a sense of safety.
“Children are always the most vulnerable during emergencies,” said UNICEF Mozambique Representative Sofia Fernandes. “They are more likely to become separated from their families, to lose their homes, and to suffer from malnutrition and disease. We are doing everything we can to reach these children and provide them with the assistance they need.”
UNICEF is also working to ensure that children have access to essential services, such as health care and education. The organization is working with partners to repair damaged schools and to provide temporary learning spaces.
The government of Mozambique has declared a state of emergency and is leading the response to the cyclone. UNICEF is providing technical support to the government and is working to coordinate the efforts of other humanitarian organizations.
More than 1,000 people have been evacuated from the affected areas, and the government has set up temporary shelters for those who have been displaced. UNICEF is supporting the government in providing these shelters with essential supplies and services.
The full extent of the damage caused by Cyclone Chido is still being assessed. However, it is clear that the cyclone has had a significant impact on the lives of children in Mozambique. UNICEF is committed to providing emergency assistance and supporting the government in its efforts to rebuild the affected communities.
How to Help
UNICEF is accepting donations to support its emergency response to Cyclone Chido. Donations can be made online at www.unicef.org/donate.
Around 90,000 children impacted by Cyclone Chido in Mozambique
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