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Zimbabwe + 1 other
Emergency Assistance to the Republic of Zimbabwe in Response to the Hailstorm Disaster

The Government of Japan provided emergency relief goods consisting of tents and blankets worth 12 million yen ( approximately USD 120,000) to the Republic of Zimbabwe, through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). In response to a request following the hailstorm which occurred from the 1st week to 3rd week of April, the goods were distributed with the co-operation with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Zimbabwe office and the Department of Civil Protection in the Ministry of Local Government, Urban and Rural Development.

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Mozambique + 11 others
Southern Africa Humanitarian Bulletin: Issue 11, June 2013

Even as the flood season draws to a close, poor distribution of rainfall in most countries may result in below average rainfall-related crop performance this season.

UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs:

To learn more about OCHA's activities, please visit http://unocha.org/.

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Zimbabwe: Floods (MDRZW007), DREF Operation Update no. 2

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IFRC

Period covered by this update: 17 April to 30 May 2013

CHF 266,514 was allocated from the IFRC’s Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) on 7 February 2013 to support the National Society in delivering assistance to 700 flood affected households or 3,500 beneficiaries. Unearmarked funds to repay DREF are encouraged.

Summary:

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Zimbabwe + 1 other
Japan’s Emergency Assistance to the Republic of Zimbabwe in Response to the Hailstorm Disaster

  1. On Friday, May 27, the Government of Japan decided to provide emergency relief goods worth 12 million yen (tents and blankets) to the Republic of Zimbabwe, through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in response to the request following serious damage from the hailstorm.

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World + 40 others
Global Emergency Overview Snapshot 21 - 27 May 2013

The Global Overview collates information from a range of sources and displays it in a manner that allows for quick comparison of different humanitarian crises.

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World + 37 others
Global Emergency Overview Snapshot 13 - 21 May 2013

The Global Overview collates information from a range of sources and displays it in a manner that allows for quick comparison of different humanitarian crises.

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Zimbabwe + 3 others
Zimbabwe: Humanitarian Bulletin 01 - 30 April 2013

Homes, food reserves, livestock and crops were damaged or destroyed by the storms, which are unusual at this time of the year. More than 9,000 people need urgent assistance.

UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs:

To learn more about OCHA's activities, please visit http://unocha.org/.

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Zimbabwe: Floods DREF Operation no. MDRZW007 Update no. 1

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IFRC

Summary:

CHF 266,514 was allocated from the IFRC’s Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) on 7 February 2013 to support the National Society in delivering assistance to 700 flood affected households or 3500 beneficiaries.

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World + 37 others
Global emergency overview snapshot 29 April - 06 May 2013

The Global Overview collates information from a range of sources and displays it in a manner that allows for quick comparison of different humanitarian crises.

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Zimbabwe: Emergency Response Fund Update, January - March 2013

In this issue

ERF Fundraising Activities P.1

ERF Interventions P.2

UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs:

To learn more about OCHA's activities, please visit http://unocha.org/.

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Zimbabwe + 1 other
Canada funds IOM humanitarian projects in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe - The Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) has made a C$1 million contribution towards IOM’s humanitarian projects in Zimbabwe.

The funds, which are part of Canada's overall C$3.7 million contribution to IOM’s Humanitarian Compendium for 2013, will support major projects including the provision of emergency shelters, non-food relief items, and emergency health, water and sanitation interventions.

It will address current humanitarian needs of communities affected by internal displacement and provide them with access to basic services.

International Organization for Migration:

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Mberengwa Rapid Assessment Report April 2013

**Background Information*:

Name of implementing partner Christian Care

Name of District/Area of operation Mberengwa West

Name of person completing form
M.T. Dendere

Reporting period
5 April 2013

Project name

1.0 Overview

International Organization for Migration:

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Zimbabwean Families Affected by Mberengwa Storm Get Help

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Voice of America

Jonga Kandemiiri
10.04.2013

WASHINGTON DC — The number of families affected by heavy rains and strong winds that hit Mberengwa East, Midlands province, last Wednesday has risen to 182.

According to Mberengwa East legislator Joram Gumbo, the heavy storm also killed 3 people and injured 6, who have since been treated and discharged.

Mr. Gumbo said of the families affected, 120 are under Chief Chizungu and 62 are from Chief Bhangwe’s area.

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Beitbridge Still Counting the Cost of Floods

Harare, Apr 3 2013 (IPS) - The Beitbridge area in southern Zimbabwe was hit by serious flooding earlier this year. Those affected are still trying to get back on their feet.

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Mozambique + 6 others
Southern Africa – ECHO and IFRC Responding to Small Scale Disasters

27/03/2013 - Heavy rains have pounded Southern African countries resulting in widespread flooding, destruction of property, and loss of lives. The floods took place in the midst of the lean season, in a situation of acute food insecurity affecting millions of people through the region. In Mozambique, the worst hit country, more than 250,000 people, mostly women and children, are affected by the crisis with about 190,000 temporary displaced since January 2013. Malawi, Botswana, Seychelles, Zambia and Zimbabwe have also been affected by the floods.

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Zimbabwe Food Security Emergency appeal n° MDRZW006 Operation update n°3

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IFRC

Period covered by this Ops Update: 29 January 2013 - 27 February 2013

Appeal target (current): CHF 1,290,342.

Appeal coverage: 33% (Excluding DREF funds)

Appeal history:

This Emergency Appeal was launched on 10 December 2012 for CHF 1,290,342 for a 9 month period to provide immediate assistance to 10, 000 beneficiaries.

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Zimbabwe's urban housing crisis

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IRIN

HARARE, 8 March 2013 (IRIN) - With rural-to-urban migration increasing in Zimbabwe and urban squatter camps growing, the shortage of affordable public housing has become a contentious issue.

According to the Ministry of National Housing and Special Amenities, there are approximately 1.2 million people on the government's national housing waiting list, although the exact figure is not known because most local authorities do not collect the necessary data.

IRIN:

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Zimbabwe: Emergency Response Fund at a Glance (as of 6 Mar 2013)

UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs:

To learn more about OCHA's activities, please visit http://unocha.org/.

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Madagascar + 8 others
Southern Africa Humanitarian Bulletin, Issue 09, 11 January - 21 February 2013

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Having learned from past disasters, Mozambique has developed a robust early warning system that covers river levels, rainfall forecasts and cyclone projections.

UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs:

To learn more about OCHA's activities, please visit http://unocha.org/.