Press Release: Thank you for Supporting Red Cross Cyclone Relief Efforts

nn17 April 2019nn

nnOne month after the worst disaster in Mozambique’s recent history, signs of recovery are beginning to emerge as people return home and the deadly cholera outbreak seems to be subsiding.nn

nnHowever, hundreds of thousands of people will need sustained support over the coming months.nn

nnOur Disaster Response operations are led by the Mozambique Red Cross with support from IFRC and other partners, which helped more than 38,000 survivors since Cyclone Idai made landfall.nn

nnOur Staff and Volunteers have distributed Emergency Relief supplies to more than 20,000 people, 900 people have been treated at Red Cross field hospitals and clinics, and more than 250,000 litres of clean water made available.nn

nnThe latest distribution effforts in Buzi village are a significant milestone for the ICRC in this disaster response due to the inaccessibility of communities, where all relief supplies were delivered by boat and air, since road access has become impossible.nn

nnThe South African Red Cross Society thanks all donors for the overwhelming response our last appeal, and has partnered with Government, Business, Media houses and NGO’s to deliver the donated items to affected communities.nn

nnPlease continue to support our Relief and Recovery efforts, as we prepare the next Aid shipment to Mozambique.nn

nnBANK DETAILSnn

Account Name: South African Red Cross Society

Bank name: Standard Bank

Account Number: 001355929

Branch Code: 051001

nnReference: Cyclone + Tel Nonn

nnDonate Online: www.redcross.org.za/donatenn

nnMEDIA INTERVIEW CONTACTSnn

nn* Adv Mothibedi Panyane, SARCS Board Chairperson, Phone: +2783 371 9841nn

nn* Ms Lindel Papiah, Acting CEO, Phone: +2783 395 9894, Email: lpapiah@redcross.org.zann

nn* Mr Lwando Zandile, National Disaster Manager, Phone: +2781 017 6575, Email: lzandile@redcross.org.zannDownload the SARCS Mobile App on Google Play or Apple Store, or visit sarcsapp.co.zann