Response to Cyclone Freddy in Malawi: Caritas Malawi's Humanitarian Efforts
Malawi, like other Southern African countries, faces challenges from climate-induced disasters. Caritas Malawi, through the Episcopal Conference of Malawi, has been actively engaged in mobilizing resources for humanitarian aid. Their key interventions include a solidarity visit to affected areas, emergency appeals, and distribution of donations. The current support towards Cyclone Freddy response shows various donor agencies contributing to the cause. The emergency appeal plan focuses on immediate relief and recovery interventions for a period of six months, with funds already disbursed to specific dioceses.
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Situational Update Cyclone Freddy Response Caritas Malawi
Background Malawi like many other Southern African countries has in recent times suffered intense effects of climate induced disasters leaving many households hopeless with high uncertainty of recovery from the shocks. The Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) through its development arm, Caritas Malawi locally referred to as the Catholic Commission for Development in Malawi (CADECOM) has been engaging with various partners at local and international levels including Caritas partners to help mobilize resources for humanitarian assistance for affected communities
Current Situation While the Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services DCCMS) reported that Cyclone Freddy, which reduced into a Low-Pressure Area, has completely dispersed the effects of the cyclone still prevail. Some areas practically in the north also continues to receive heavy rains which is causing flash floods Currently, the GoM has guided on the decommissioning of camps to allow for a swift rebuilding process. We are yet to get the information on number of camps decommissioned
Key Intervention by Caritas Malawi Organized the Bishop solidarity visit to some of the affected areas in Mulanje, Phalombe and Chiradzulu which was held on 18th March 2023 - he solidarity visit was also joined by other partners like the Jesuits Centre for Ecological and Development (JCED) who also contributed to the donations. The donated item in total costed about EUR 14,305 (MK16,000,000.00) An Emergency Appeal over Baobab was made through Caritas International and was launched on 5thof April, 2023 Mobilizing and distribution of in-kind donations in all the affected dioceses (4 dioceses of Blantyre, Mangochi, Chikwawa and Zomba) and now Karonga following drought and eventually heavy rains
Current Support towards Cyclone Freddy Response Emergency Appeal Amount : EUR 686,981.00 Donor agency Trocaire Caritas Italiana SCIAF Zambian Connference Scottish Government Total Amount on EA (EUR) % of the Appeal 50,000.00 100,000.00 15,000.00 9,974.39 200,000.00 374,974.39 7.3 14.6 2.2 1.5 29.1 54.6
Plan on Implementation The emergency appeal was planned to be implemented for 6 months with the first three months more focused on immediate relief and the further 3 three months on recovery interventions
Status of Implementation Status Funds already disbursed to the dioceses of Zomba, Chikwawa and Mangochi primarily supporting on food (Maize, beans, soy pieces) and WASH enhancement support Scottish Government An initial EUR100, 000 has been transferred to Caritas Malawi of the committed EUR 200, 000 Grants Source SCIAF - An inception meeting carried out with stakeholders and a plan of implementation to be shared by the end of the week Start with a procurement plan and capacity building on safeguarding Supported earmarked for 3 dioceses of Zomba, Blantyre and Chikwawa Locations to be shared Mangochi Diocese has been targeted for the funds and an inception and planning meeting to be carried out on the 27th April, 2023 EUR 50, 000 transferred to Caritas Malawi and transfer arrangements to the diocese in progress targeting 398 households - Caritas Italiana Trocaire
Immediate Needs Shelter: Family tents, plastic sheets, sleeping mats Protection: Clothes, dignity kits, Wash: Water purifiers, mobile toilets, buckets for water storage Food security: Food items such as Maize, protein rich foods, nutritious blends for under-five children
