USAID disburses 450,000 dollars for chido victims

Maputo, 3 Jan (AIM) – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has disbursed 450,000 dollars to support emergency relief efforts in response to Tropical Cyclone Chido, which hit several districts in the northern provinces of Cabo Delgado and Nampula in December, causing the death of at least 94 people.

According to a statement from the agency, USAID claims that this funding will help meet the urgent needs of affected populations in Cabo Delgado province, with a focus on shelter, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH).

“One of the grants will be carried out by the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) and the other rapid response actions will be carried out by CARE International. In addition, other USAID humanitarian partners are mobilizing existing resources to respond to immediate needs”, reads the note.

The US Ambassador to Mozambique, Peter H. Vrooman, cited in the document, said that his country acknowledges the enormous challenges faced by those affected by Chido.

“In this case, we want to reaffirm our solidarity. Our assistance will provide vital aid to those most impacted by the cyclone, helping to alleviate human suffering and support recovery efforts”, he said.

Tropical Cyclone Chido brought heavy rains and strong winds, resulting in loss of life, injuries and significant destruction of housing and infrastructure. Initial reports indicate that the greatest human and material losses occurred in the south of Cabo Delgado province and surrounding areas.

“Assessments are underway to determine the full impact of the disaster, and the US government will continue to work closely with the National Disaster Risk Management Institute (INGD) to coordinate the response to the cyclone”, reads the note.
(AIM)
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