Cyclone Freddy, one of the strongest cyclones on record, swept through Mozambique and into Southern Malawi on the weekend of 12 March 2023.
Hundreds of people lost their lives in mudslides and floods, particularly in the overcrowded hillside townships of Blantyre.
Thanks to your generosity, SALT is working to to bring emergency food rations and other relief to hundreds of needy people in our immediate vicinity and several evacuation camps in the surrounding area.
Read further about Cyclone Freddy and SALT’s response to this terrible natural disaster.
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Rebuilding Hope: Update on Cyclone Freddy Relief Efforts in Malawi
In March, Cyclone Freddy wreaked havoc in Malawi, causing immense destruction and loss of life. With a total death toll of over 1000 and over 1,000,000 people displaced, the impact of the disaster was heart-wrenching. The storm destroyed thousands of hectares of mature maize, leaving communities vulnerable to hunger and economic challenges. In the face…
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Pray: Hundreds of Thousands continuing to experience extreme hardship
Please pray for the hundreds of thousands of Malawians who continue to experience extreme hardship as a result of the Cyclone Freddy. According to the latest reports, around 659,000 of the 2,267,000 people affected are still living in 767 evacuation camps. Over 500 people are still missing. Women and children are particularly vulnerable to sexualRead…
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The effects of Cyclone Freddy
I’m writing this on my return flight from Blantyre, Malawi at the end of my unplanned visit to assess the effects of Cyclone Freddy. It’s been a short trip on account of the fact that my son, Philip is getting married next week. Over the years, I missed many family birthdays and anniversaries, but IRead…
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Lisao Emergency
The temporary camp at Lisao is home to 433 displaced survivors of the devastating mudslides and floods that swept so many to their death. The partially decomposed body of one sister in the Lord was buried where she was found, some 15 Km from her home. The camp has been mostly cut off and hasRead…
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Pray: Rescue and Recovery mission following cyclone
Please pray for the ongoing rescue and recovery mission following the cyclone last weekend. Malawi’s emergency services have very limited capacity, but several international teams are converging on Blantyre to assist with the search. Malawi was already suffering from its worst ever cholera outbreak prior to the cyclone, and the flooding will make this problemRead…
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What is the biggest challenge you will face in the next six months?
What is the biggest challenge you will face in the next six months? I must admit, I really had to think when this question came up a few days ago. [Edit: And that was before Cyclone Freddy hit Malawi!!]
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Pray: Disaster Relief following Tropical Cyclone Freddy
Please pray for much wisdom and guidance as we plan our disaster relief effort in the wake of Cyclone Freddy. Brother Stephen has cancelled a planned trip to Jordan in order to return to Malawi on Monday (DV). It’s clear that the situation there is pretty dire. An initial survey of the area immediately surroundingRead…
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Give Thanks: Lives spared through natural disaster
We have much to give thanks for. Although there has been terrible loss of life in the natural disaster which struck Southern Malawi last weekend, we have received accounts of miraculous preservation of others. In particular, Brother Harold wishes to thank the Lord’s people for their prayers. He and his family were preserved through veryRead…
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Why Extreme Weather Events in a Third-World Country are Extra Devastating
Many of my friends in the U.S. have either personally experienced or know those who have experienced extreme weather events. In some areas of the country, we have it down to a system.