Empower 20 million Africans to sustainably provide for themselves by 2032.

Emergency response

Across the African continent, whether it’s a disaster made by nature or an emergency made by humans, ForAfrika is here responding with:

food water shelter blankets supplies love care medicine logistics hygiene kits non-food items vigilance assistance provisions guidance safety protection warmth tools aid support help hope

Because Africa is home, we are here responding to emergencies before others come and we remain after they leave. During the storms, through the conflicts and after the floods we rebuild, repair, rehabilitate, restore and revive. We can’t do this without your help. Emergencies don’t wait. Don’t wait to give.

Current emergencies

We are currently responding to emergencies caused by natural disasters and conflict – you can help by sharing this with others and making a donation. View current emergencies below:

Mozambique

Emergency situation - Cyclone in Mozambique

South Sudan

Conflict leaves families in turmoil

Angola

Worst drought in 40 years continues to devastate families

Central African Republic

Disease continues to wipe out crops and livestock

South Sudan

Floods leave more than 30,000 people homeless

South Africa

Thousands are left without shelter, food, water and other necessities

Emergency response fund

Because emergencies don’t wait, we have an emergency response fund so we can assist families immediately when crises strike. By donating to this fund you are ensuring that help is on the way where it is needed most.

Emergency response in Africa

We set up temporary emergency water supplies.

We get emergency food rations to families who need it the most. A voucher system for cash and food makes for fair distribution.

We buy and then transport commodities into the disaster zone, delivering them to those in need – one of the most difficult activities during a disaster.

We provide emergency shelter, clothing and medical supplies.

Emergency response at a glance in 2021

People reached
89,303
Hygiene kits delivered
23,768
Food delivered
196,273 kg
Non-Food Items delivered
381 packs

Disaster stricken areas

We are here before others come and we remain after they leave. Africa is home. View our emergency response locations to date.

Emergency response stories

Disease, displacement, and death have ripped innocent lives apart across Africa. One South Sudanese woman sat sobbing, shocked by the realisation of all that the torrential floods had washed away – her home, her livelihood, and her food supply. “There is no one to help me,” she said, feeling utterly alone. Continue reading this story…

Cyclone Freddy hits Mabote

Dercia wonders what her home is like after Cyclone Freddy hit

March 9, 2023 BY leizleykelhof
Cyclone Freddy decimates crops

Cyclone Freddy uproots Maria’s crops

March 7, 2023 by leizleykelhof
Cyclone Freddy Mozambique Emergency Response

ForAfrika responds to Cyclone Freddy

March 7, 2023 by [email protected]
Lillian Achirochan Pibor Health Care Centre

ForAfrika saves the lives of gunshot patients – and delivers new babies

January 30, 2023 by [email protected]
KZN Flooding update

ForAfrika and partners bring back smiles to flood-hit KwaZulu-Natal

October 27, 2022 by [email protected]
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© 2023 | For Afrika to Thrive (Registration Number: 2010/025117/10) is a multi-national public charity with a global reach. It has affiliate offices in:
• South Africa (ForAfrika South Africa NPC, Registration Number: 1983/011022/08, NPO Number: 052-455-NPO, PBO Number: 130000144)
• United Kingdom (ForAfrika UK, England and Wales Registered Charity Number: 1050992, Scotland: SC043643)
• USA (ForAfrika USA, EIN: 38-2726350)
• Canada (JAM Canada, Charity Number: 865982573 RR 0001)
• Germany (ForAfrika Deutschland e.V., Tax Number: 99019/38930)
• Switzerland (Stiftung Schweiz ForAfrika, Registration Number: CHE-114.509.322)
• Australia (ForAfrika Ltd, Registration Number: 651 493 980)
• Norway (ForAfrika Norge, Registration Number: 828 055 232)

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