Africa emergency appeal
Natural disasters and conflicts continue to devastate communities throughout Africa. Your donation to the Africa Emergency Appeal will enable Caritas Australia to provide assistance to communities needing immediate and long-term support.
Caritas' repsonse
In 2011, the Africa Emergency Appeal responded to humanitarian emergencies in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Mozambique, Eritrea, South Sudan, Niger and Zimbabwe.
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
Food, healthcare and shelter were provided to 12,000 families displaced by ethnic based conflict in western DRC. Roads and communication networks were also repaired to assist the country’s long-term recovery.
Mozambique
Clean water and housing were provided to people affected by widespread flooding.
Eritrea
Nutritional supplements were provided to 20,000 drought affected children, pregnant women and new mothers.
Sudan
Food, clean water and sanitation facilities were provided to 4,700 households of internally displaced people and 300 households of refugees affected by drought and conflict. This program deliberately targeted people living with HIV/AIDS, pregnant mothers and adolescent girls, households headed by women and child, and the elderly.
Niger
Approximately 7.1 million people are affected by food insecurity in Niger, including 3.3 million people defined as highly food insecure. Caritas Australia supported 98,000 children and 122,500 women affected by food insecurity through a cash for work program.
Zimbabwe
Food, water, sanitation facilities and livelihood support were provided to vulnerable households in Zimbabwe.
Background
Natural disasters such as drought and floods have a profound impact on communities throughout Africa. Many African countries are also currently experiencing conflict, which has led to the massive displacement of people, the recruitment of child soldiers, famine and disruption of essential services such as health and education.
How you can help
Donate
Your donation will help Caritas Australia continue to provide humanitarian assistance to the people of Africa. Donations $2 and over are tax deductable. Caritas Australia is mandated to deliver at least 92% of all funds raised in emergencies to the emergency in question. Donate now