For many years St Mary's has supported the magnificent work that Christian Aid does all around the world. Irrespective of nationality or faith, CA is always there to support those in desperate need, which in most cases is the poorer members of society.
The recent cyclone in Malawi has displaced over 500,000 people and hundreds have lost their lives. There's also an increased risk of malaria and cholera in the immediate aftermath. Jen and her family are safe but had to abandon their home due to flooding. Some of her crops were destroyed. Jen reports that she has lost the equivalent of ‘2 bags’ of yield, worth at least £79. These are vital funds that she’d planned to use to pay for the secondary school fees of one of her children.
CA have been responding to the immediate recovery needs of communities. This includes providing porridge for breastfeeding mothers and children under 5 years; mosquito nets for families to provide protection against malaria; temporary toilets and bathrooms, water containers and water treatment to help prevent the risk of cholera and mobile clinics to help people process the emotional trauma of the cyclone.
Please help us to help people like Jen.
Many thanks.
