The storm has hit, people are
suffering – Madagascar seriously needs our help.
Madagascar is an amazing land
– the home to a variety of unique animals and plants. There is a catch though –
it often experiences severe storms and also excessive droughts – these sadly
leave Madagascar’s people struggling to survive, so one thing is clear - they
need a helping hand.
Madagascar is now trying to
recover from Cyclone Ava which hit on the 5th and 6th of
January. This cyclone affected mainly the eastern coast, killing over 50,
leaving some missing and around 54,000 (1) were displaced. With wind speeds of
87 - 119 mph (2), Madagascar has been left in shock and the worst is
unfortunately not over yet – many schools have been closed due to the risk of
flooding and landslides. Madagascar’s infrastructure is the main priority at
the moment – with many roads and bridges having been damaged, potentially
leaving some remote communities isolated.
Now that Madagascar has got through
the worst days of the cyclone itself, the recovery process is everyone’s
priority. Cyclones are far from new -often hitting Madagascar between November
to April. (1) Whilst flash floods are still a dangerous possibility, the
priority is to help those affected try to regain at least some normality. In
Madagascar though, where some people struggle to find food, shelter and safe
drinking water even away from ‘the cyclone season’ – the people need all the
help they can get.
MFM has a strong history of
acting in times of emergency. We always provide support based on the needs
identified by our partners on the ground. Although the work we support
emphasises long-term goals, such as disaster resilience, in a crisis, immediate
needs must be met.
If you would like to make a
real difference in Madagascar’s time of need – please consider making a donation
- https://moneyformadagascar.org/
- Whatever you are able to give will make a difference to people's lives. Thank
You.
