Completion of the Assistance Program

31st December 2021

PWJ, a member NGO of JPF, has completed the JPF project for the victims of Cyclone Eloise in Mozambique in December, thus completing the JPF support program. In the past few years, Mozambique has been frequently hit by cyclones, and PWJ provided training to the affected people on how to establish safe water wells and manage them on their own, in order to improve their living infrastructure.

Distribution of Supplies and Water Supply Support in Resettlement Areas

19th November 2021

• ©PWJ

PWJ, a JPF member NGO, is continuing its relief activities for the people affected by Cyclone Eloise in Mozambique, distributing supplies and supporting water supply in the resettlement areas.

PWJ's Water Supply Support

21st October 2021

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In Mozambique, humanitarian assistance continues to be needed for victims of natural disasters such as cyclones and internally displaced people due to conflicts. Peace Winds Japan (PWJ) is currently implementing support projects for people affected by Cyclone Eloise, and is providing support activities to ensure access to safe water in resettlement areas and other areas.

PWJ's Relief Efforts in Mozambique

22nd September 2021

Peace Winds Japan (PWJ), a JPF member NGO, is conducting a project to distribute supplies and support water supply to the victims of Cyclone Eloise. In addition to distributing supplies to help the victims rebuild their lives, PWJ will also support them in securing access to safe water, which is essential for their daily lives.

The Emergency Response to Cyclone Idai, Southern Africa, which supports those affected by Cyclone Idai, which struck in March 2019 and caused major damage in Mozambique and other areas, concluded its last relief operation in Mozambique at the end of August. But this program will continue its relief activities in Mozambique.

PWJ to support water supply in resettlement areas

26th August 2021

• Manual pump wells in resettlement areas ©PWJ
• Training for water management committees ©PWJ

Peace Winds Japan (PWJ), a JPF member NGO, is implementing a project for distribution of goods and water supply support for Cyclone Eloise victims. The project period has been extended to December 31, 2021, and we will continue to respond to the needs of the people.

Water sanitation is a major issue in the resettlement areas of the affected people, and it is important to establish a water management committee and provide appropriate training to its members.

Helping Those Affected by Cyclone Eloise Rebuild Their Lives

25th July 2021 19:00

Peace Winds Japan (PWJ), a JPF member NGO, is providing support to the victims of Cyclone Eloise in Mozambique.
PWJ is also distributing agricultural seeds and materials to help people rebuild their lives. PWJ is also planning to provide agricultural technical guidance to the people who received the supplies.

JPF Member NGOs Help Eloise Survivors

28th June 2021 8:00

Peace Winds Japan (PWJ), a JPF member NGO, is helping in Mozambique. They are currently providing support to those affected by Cyclone Eloise, which occurred in January this year.

PWJ is drilling wells to ensure safe water supply and distributing food. PWJ is also planning to distribute agricultural seeds and materials for rebuilding livelihoods, and procurement is underway.

PWJ's Support for People Affected by Eloise

25th May 2021 8:00

Peace Winds Japan (PWJ), a JPF member NGO, is currently providing support to people affected by Cyclone Eloise in Sofala Province, Mozambique, which occurred in January this year.

They are currently coordinating with the local government and related organizations, selecting supplies, and selecting contractors for water supply support. The temperature in the area has been dropping since April, and there is a possibility that blankets and other cold protection supplies will need to be distributed in the future. In Mozambique, coronavirus has not been contained, and infection control measures such as nighttime curfews are being taken. They will continue to provide support with infection control measures in place.

PWJ's Water Supply Assistance

23rd April 2021 20:00

Cyclone Eloise caused great damage to the resettlement area where the people affected by Cyclone Idai that happened in March 2019 live. Therefore, many people have been affected again this time.

Peace Winds Japan (PWJ), a member NGO of JPF, is providing assistance to the newly established resettlement areas that lack water supply facilities, and to the existing resettlement areas where the number of residents has increased due to the cyclone.
Depending on the geological conditions, deep wells or shallow wells will be installed. PWJ is working on the selection of well drilling sites and the selection of local contractors.

PWJ’s Project Begins

30th March 2021 6:00

• Evacuation tents set up on the grounds of an elementary school (photo taken during the initial mobilization assessment) ©PWJ

In Mozambique, natural disasters have occurred repeatedly and attacks by armed groups since the fall of 2019 have created internally displaced persons (IDPs), so it has led to humanitarian assistance efforts being scattered in the country. Cyclone Eloise happened in this condition, so there has not been sufficient assistance for the people affected by this cyclone. Additionally, Eloise caused significant damages to the resettlement areas for the people affected by a previous cyclone, Cyclone Idai, which caused significant damages in March 2019.

JPF member NGO Peace Winds Japan (PWJ) has started to distribute relief items and provide water assistance for the people in Sofala Province, which has sustained severe damages due to this cyclone. PWJ will be distributing food, hygiene items, agricultural seeds, and other supplies according to the needs of the local people. They will also construct deep wells and other water supply facilities to ensure access to safe water in newly opened resettlement sites and in existing ones where the number of residents has increased due to Eloise.

Mobilization Decided

26th February 2021 19:59

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On 24 February, Japan Platform (JPF) decided to launch an emergency response program to support the people affected by Cyclone Eloise which made landfall in Mozambique in late January.

Cyclone Eloise, which made landfall in Mozambique on 23 January, caused severe damages to multiple provinces due to strong winds and torrential rains. 441,686 people were affected, including 43,327 who have evacuated, and 56,364 houses were partially or totally destroyed and damaged.

JPF member NGOs Good Neighbors Japan (GNJP) and Peace Winds Japan (PWJ) conducted needs assessment and provided emergency relief items.

In light of the fact that resettlement areas for those displaced by Cyclone Idai have been hit again in addition to the magnitude of the damages and the need for assistance, JPF and its member NGOs will provide assistance according to local needs - such as food, daily necessities, shelter repair kit distributions, and WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene) - to prevent further deterioration of the humanitarian conditions in Mozambique.

As COVID-19 cases have been reported in Mozambique, JPF will collect information from the local governments, UN agencies, and the Japanese embassy, and thoroughly implement infection prevention measures when providing assistance that the local communities need. We will be posting regular updates on this program on JPF's website and Facebook page.

Program Overview

Term	5 months, Initial Response Period
Budget	80 million yen (government subsidies)
Location	Mozambique