Vodacom Foundations, in partnership with government agencies and humanitarian organisations, have committed R6 million towards disaster-relief efforts in Mozambique and South Africa, following severe flooding that has displaced thousands of people and caused significant damage to homes and infrastructure.
The funding will support immediate humanitarian assistance, community rebuilding initiatives and efforts to help affected families begin their recovery. The commitment is made on behalf of Vodacom Group and is in addition to the companys ongoing operational response to restore network connectivity in affected areas.
Since the beginning of the year, severe flooding has devastated communities across southern and central Mozambique. According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees UNHCR, the most recent floods have displaced more than 400,000 people. Provinces such as Gaza, Maputo and parts of central Mozambique have been among the hardest hit, with rapidly rising floodwaters forcing families to evacuate with little warning and without essential belongings.
