Cyclone Freddy Malawi Relief

Amersham, England, United Kingdom

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Aim: Cyclone Freddy humanitarian assistance.

Malawi is one of the poorest countries in the world located in Southern Africa. Already grappling with a 25% devaluation of their currency and its worst cholera epidemic in 20 years, cyclone Freddy has pushed Malawi's fragile infrastructure to the brink of collapse. 

Malawi is vulnerable to climatic injustice. It is still suffering damage from 2022's cyclone Ana. Officially, cyclone Freddy is the longest lasting tropical cyclone on record having lasted over 34 days and hitting landfall twice. Our alumni and student community are on the front lines of the humanitarian response. There is no electricity or running water, networks are down. Crops and livestock destroyed. At least 225 people have been killed.  There is unacceptable suffering. 

We have an office base in Blantyre which is housing our immediate workers who are not safe to stay in their own homes.  It was with the greatest sadness that we learnt of the passing of a member of our Blantyre family.  Our maid Bertha died with her daughter Bridget when their home was washed away.  Bertha was a gift to us, looking after us with great care.  We are devastated.  

Unfortunately we know that this story is not unique and there are so many losses throughout the country. Hospitals have unprecedented challenges.  The needs are basic, food, water, blankets, shelter.  Our office space will be used as a place for cooking and distributing meals to local primary schools where displaced persons are sheltering.  We will distribute blankets, clothes and basic packs to our neighbours and community in and around Blantyre.

Our hearts are very heavy.  In the days, weeks and months ahead, there is still more to endure, but we will not let our community go through this alone.


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