The United Nations World Food Program has reported that a year after cyclone Idai devastated much of central Mozambique; limited funding for essential reconstruction is preventing many of the people from getting back on their feet.
Weeks after the strongest storm to ever hit the country, WFP’s emergency assistance kick started the recovery of the 1.8 million people. But many others, who are still struggling today face a bleak and uncertain future.
Lola Castro, the WFP’s Regional Director for Southern Africa said, “For people who had their lives turned upside down, our projects: community farms, road and bridge repair, the rebuilding of schools are a source of hope.“
“These essential works must continue if we want to see real and lasting recovery.” She added.
“Boosting Mozambicans ability to withstand the impacts of increasingly severe drought and flooding was the core of our work before cyclones struck, it is what we must resume now and with partners, step up in the coming years,” Castro concluded
WFP needs 91 million USD to be able to fully implement rehabilitation for Idai victims this year.
