This Emergency Appeal seeks a total of some 3.3 million Swiss francs to enable the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) to support the Malawi Red Cross Society (MRCS) to deliver assistance to 69,713 people (13,943 HH) for 18 month with a focus on following areas: Shelter, Livelihoods and Basic Needs, Health, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Protection, Gender and Inclusion (PGI) and National Society Capacity Strengthening. This Emergency Appeal forms part of a master plan launched by the Malawi Red Cross, seeking 6 million Swiss Francs to support 14,000 households for 18 months. The master plan is based on a consultative process with in-country Movement partners and follows the principle of one plan, one budget and one reporting process.