Cyclone Eloise Emergency Response

More than two billion people around the world lack access to safe water. In communities already threatened by displacement, war, and climate crisis, the right to water is key to survival.

IsraAID’s water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) experts are working to put water in the hands of vulnerable communities across the globe. Our teams currently implement water access programs in 8 countries, ensuring thousands of people gain access to water every year. Alongside our trusted local partners, we are committed to having a sustainable impact on those we serve, building stronger, more resilient communities.

In Mozambique, over 3,250 students and 32 teachers have gained access to clean water at Impire school in Metuge district. IsraAID’s WASH experts drilled a borehole and installed a water distribution system in the school, providing safe water access to all students and staff. Before IsraAID’s intervention, the school was dependent on harvesting rainwater which proved to be a big challenge during the dry season. 

Our WASH team are also conducting hygiene demonstrations for children in resettlement camps. Through teaching handwashing techniques, we are encouraging a culture of safe hygiene practices among community members. These efforts play a crucial role in promoting health and well-being, ensuring a brighter future for the young people of Mozambique. 

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In Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, nearly 1 million people are internally displaced. Facing the compounded challenges of insecurity, violence, and now displacement, they grapple with significant emotional distress and mental health needs. These challenges disproportionately impact already vulnerable sectors of the population including women, children, and individuals with disabilities. Recognizing the critical need for protection services, IsraAID implemented the Connect Project. In partnership with Light for the World, ADEL, and local and provincial government institutions, we provide psychosocial support (PSS) to crisis-affected communities in the Chiúre and Metuge districts. 

IsraAID trained local community outreach workers, known as “Delegados para a Implementação Comunitária do Desenvolvimento" (DICDs), in psychosocial first aid (PFA). DICDs deliver essential PFA interventions directly to internally displaced persons (IDPs) through home-based visits, ensuring accessibility for individuals with limited mobility or those facing other barriers to accessing traditional support services. Weekly engagement allows DICDs to provide culturally competent and trauma-informed support, fostering a sense of safety and trust.

The second phase of this program, Connect II, was launched one year ago, enabling us to expand our impact to serve 650 women, girls, and people with disabilities every week. As part of this next phase, IsraAID strategically integrated Connect programming into existing Women and Girls Safe Spaces run by local NGO Girl Child Rights. These designated spaces provide a haven for survivors of GBV and other forms of exploitation, offering bi-weekly, inclusive PSS services outside their often-unsafe homes. To further strengthen access and referral pathways over the past year, Community Committees for Women and Girls with Disabilities were established and trained on PSS, GBV, and specialized support mechanisms. This has augmented local capacity and fostered local ownership, weaving a safety net of care within the community toward long-term self-reliance and resilience.

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