Tanzania Facing “one of its worst humanitarian crises”: Catholic Religious Order’s Disaster Service Appeals for Aid

In Muhoro ward, they say, “75% of the area is underwater, and about 17,000 people have been affected, displaced, and living in primary school buildings without basic needs” while “around 1000 people have been displaced” in Chumbi ward. 

“This year’s floods have submerged 28,374 hectares of agricultural land, destroying crops such as maize, rice, sesame, and bananas,” CADIS officials say, and continue, “The situation is at risk of an eruption of waterborne diseases and related cases.”

They further warn that the most vulnerable members of the community “are particularly at risk” and that they “require urgent support to meet their basic needs and begin the process of recovery.”

“We are then appealing to your generosity on behalf of the flood survivors and the most vulnerable people. We appeal to all people of goodwill for support in our emergency response,” CADIS officials say.

According to the International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC), 88,000 people are in “dire need” of essential services, including food, shelter, healthcare and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) intervention.

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In the April 10 report, officials of the Camillians’ disaster service entity say their emergency humanitarian assistance aims at covering health and nutrition, WASH, and community mobilization. 

“In particular, we will provide food, water, and medicines, especially for mothers and children; we will provide water purification tablets, temporary latrines, hand washing facilities; and clothing,” they say.

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