Cyclone Chido, which hit Mayotte last Saturday, is the most powerful ever recorded in the region since 1950 ! Since then, the Mahorais have been trying to rebuild their islandbut they need help. Here’s how you can support them from Paris.
Cyclone in Mayotte: how to donate safely?
Last Saturday’s devastating cyclone left a deep mark on the island. The most vulnerable homes, particularly those in the slumswere completely destroyed. Schools, the main police station and the island’s only hospital were severely damaged.
A humanitarian emergency
Cyclone Chido was destructive and deadly, wiping out hundreds and perhaps thousands of victimsaccording to the prefect of the island. Those affected must find the way to protect their homes and devastated neighborhoods, but the available resources – human, material or financial – remain woefully inadequate.
In response to the emergency, they are Dozens of solidarity funds have been launched to help the island’s inhabitantssome of whom lost everything.
What do associations do in the field?
Organizations such as the Mayotte Red Cross, the Secours Populaire and the Civil Protection quickly mobilised. They are providing food, medical supplies and building materials, as well as actively participating in clean-up operations and clearing blocked roads. The Emergency Architects foundation is playing a fundamental role by offering concrete and rapid solutions to the victims of the disaster. Provides protective tarpaulins, essential materials to temporarily cover the affected homes. Architects (from Réunion and elsewhere) are also mobilized on site to provide their expertise.
Why is every donation essential?
Of the 320,000 official inhabitants of Mayotte, quasi 75% live below the poverty line. This makes the impact of this disaster even more dramatic. Every donation, whatever the amount, contributes to improving the living conditions of those affected and restoring hope to a population that has suffered so much.
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