Disaster Relief for Zimbabwe after Cyclone Idai

Dear Supporters,

The natural disasters are getting worse every month, and the cyclone Idai which swept in over Zimbabwe in 2019 is still affecting millions of people every day. Whilst the work is underway, the battle to provide housing for all those suffering, in particular homes for children who lost their parents, is still going. 

The work to support the communities affected by Cyclone Idai in 2019 continues. Whilst the immediate relief has been provided, there are still plenty of work to be completed. In a nation which was already facing an economic and political crisis, the recovery process is longer and less stable. The GVI Trust is in conversations and collaborations with the Chimanimani township, one of the most affected regions found in Manicaland Province, in the district of Ngangu. Whilst local organisations are developing infrastructure for recreational purposes in Chimanimani township, the GVI Trust is hoping to contribute with a secure and reliable water source for the community attached to the center. 

As a consequence of the cyclone, many boreholes were left in ruins, limiting people's access to water which has severe consequences on sanitation, education and hunger. 

Without water access, the local community, including schools and health facilities, sanitation levels decreases and creates increased health risks. In addition, without adequate water the ability to remain their livelihood becomes increasingly difficult, especially in the time of drought. A borehole would therefore be a multipurpose solution addressing hunger and sanitation which will have a ripple effect and even improve the communities health and educational level. Finally, a borehole would assist women and girls by providing them shorter walking distances to collect the water and therefore more time to be children but also to study giving them the opportunity to break the cycle of poverty. 

We want to take this opportunity and thank all of our donors, fundraisers and supporters for all everything you have done for those affected by cyclone Idai. Most importantly, we want to send our thank yous to the community for their endless effort to rebuild their community, show resilience and compassion to those worst affected.

With Gratitude,

Zimbabwe