Lift up cyclone-devastated families in Mozambique

After one year and ten months since March 2019 cyclone, as many as 740,000 people in Mozambique found themselves being in need for safe water and sanitation unfortunately.

Peace Winds Japan (PWJ) and its partner organizations - Christian Council of Mozambique (CCM) and Youth Association for Epidemic Prevention and Combat (AJUPCE) - have responded to serious need for safe water in the nation, cooperating with other humanitarian organizations and people living in Sofala Province. As of September 2020, the newly-built and renovated water supply systems that include solar panels, electric pumps and water tanks; traditional hand pumps; and wells of various depths that were designed to reach pure water source, have been working and benefitting 2,407 families (11,855 individuals) daily.

While running the safe water project, PWJ oversees the established 10 water management committees, who operate and maintain all the existing hardware, promote access to safe water, and disseminate knowledge and helpful information on how to seek for better health, through 1,332 families (6,660 individuals) who have already participated in hygiene promotion activities.

“Yes, we will stay here, and serve more.” In January 2021, PWJ decided to send a survey and relief mission to Cabo Delgado, the northern province of Mozambique. As of December 2020, the cumulative number of internally displaced people (IDP) fleeing from the armed forces has exceeded 520,000, and severe shortage of water is reported. PWJ initially hopes to support 400 families (2,000 individuals) to relieve, fully utilizing its knowledge and experience bases in Sofala Province.

Thank you very much for joining us to give a helping hand to Mozambicans in such hardship and tribulation. Your continuous support empowers and strengthens them to regain joy in their life.