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

Emergency Response

Saving lives, restoring dignity, and building resilience in times of crisis.

Africa is the most vulnerable continent to natural and man-made disasters as well as epidemics, with over 1,000 disasters recorded in the past decade. We offer vital support and resources to our communities when they need us most.

Our approach to Emergency Response programming in Africa

We have been at the forefront of humanitarian response in African for over 40 years. Our extensive experience has equipped us with the expertise and capacity to respond swiftly and effectively to crises, delivering life-saving aid when it’s needed most. With a deep understanding of the complex challenges faced by communities during emergencies, we are committed to providing high-quality, impartial assistance that not only meets immediate needs but also builds long-term resilience. Our seasoned teams and robust infrastructure ensure that we can mobilise resources quickly, saving lives and restoring dignity in even the most challenging environments.

Key objectives of our Emergency Response programming

We offer vital support and resources to our communities when they need us most.

Life-saving interventions

Our rapid response capabilities have saved millions of lives across Africa, providing critical aid within hours of disaster strikes.

High-quality response

ForAfrika consistently delivers effective, impartial, and accountable humanitarian assistance, setting benchmarks in the sector.

Empowered communities

Through capacity-building initiatives, we have strengthened local response efforts, ensuring that communities are better equipped to manage future emergencies.

Key interventions of our Emergency Response programming

Rapid deployment

ForAfrika’s Disaster Response Team (DRT) can mobilise within 72 hours, delivering critical aid, including food, water, shelter, hygiene kits, and medical supplies.

Emergency logistics

We coordinate and supply essential resources, ensuring aid reaches those in need swiftly and efficiently.

Protection and accountability

We adhere to the highest humanitarian standards, prioritising the protection of vulnerable groups and ensuring aid is impartial and needs-based.

Local capacity building

We boost local efforts with additional resources and expertise, working closely with partners to enhance response quality and build long-term resilience.

Sustainable recovery

We link emergency relief with long-term development, integrating disaster preparedness and risk reduction into our programmes to reduce future vulnerabilities.

Emergency response fund

Emergencies demand immediate action. Our fund allows us to assist families promptly. Donations ensure help reaches where it’s most needed.

Emergency Response programme resources

The latest updates on Emergency Response

Read more +03 October 2024 By ForAfrika in Africa, Economic Empowerment, Education, Emergency Response, Food Security and Livelihoods, Health and Nutrition, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)

A life inspired by Africa

“Potatoes! Potatoes!” came the cry up the stairwell of the six-story apartment block in Maputo. It was the early 1980s and Mozambique was in the midst of civil war – and a famine.
Read more +12 July 2024 By ForAfrika in Emergency Response, South Africa

Western Cape Floods

Cape Town has reported over 339 floods, vehicle accidents and road-obstructing incidents, resulting in 4,500 people being displaced and 15,000 structures damaged.
Read more +27 June 2024 By ForAfrika in Emergency Response, South Africa

Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal Emergency

The Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal have been severely affected with floods displacing thousands of people and resulting in 12 tragic fatalities so far.

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