Mozambican Relief Efforts

In the last week, Mozambique has been hit by a massive typhoon. The number of confirmed deaths is still small, but estimates place the projected death toll at over 1000, with over 100,000 people being directly affected by the storm. Based on reports we have received from our Mozambique office, the damage to agriculture and infrastructure will have devastating long-term effects on the people in the region. Most of the crops across central Mozambique have been lost. Roadways are flooded and some may be completely washed out. Power is down, and we recently lost contact with our office entirely.
In response to this devastating event, IRI is organizing relief efforts for Mozambique. Once we have reestablished contact with our office, we want to coordinate with the Mozambicans to provide emergency food, supplies, and services to the region. With the loss of crops, people will need to be fed. Houses will need repairs before they are livable again (before we lost contact, we already had reports from Leonard about how he was using houses on his farms as emergency shelters for people who lost their homes in the storm). People will need clothes, tools, and other supplies in order to start their path to recovery. We are asking everyone—old and new supporters, as well as anyone else interested—to help us with these relief efforts. Your donations will provide relief and recovery for thousands of Mozambicans. If you can, please help us. Any amount is greatly appreciated