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On March 11th, Tropical Cyclone Freddy made landfall in Madagascar, before moving over Mozambique and Malawi.
Heavy rainfall led to catastrophic floods and mudslides, claiming lives, homes, and livelihoods, as well as taking out the power grid. Experts believe the cyclone may be the longest lasting and most powerful tropical cyclone ever recorded worldwide.
The cyclone hit Malawi the hardest. More than 650,000 people have been in displaced within the country and are now living in crowded rooms, camps, schools and community centers.
ShelterBox is responding in Malawi. Keep reading to learn more about this developing response.
ShelterBox will be working with our partner CARE Malawi to bring emergency shelter and household items to thousands of families. Aid packages will include: ShelterKits, solar lights, kitchen sets, blankets, mosquito nets, water carriers, and multipurpose cash assistance.
We have worked in Malawi several times before, including in 2019 following Cyclone Idai.
Please support this essential work if you can.
Get the latest updates from the field and discover where we’re supporting communities around the world in the aftermath of disaster and conflict.
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