Rapid, coordinated emergency response for communities affected by cyclones, floods, and climate disasters in Sofala Province, Mozambique — with particular focus on elderly people and vulnerable groups. Since 2019.
Sofala Province is one of the most climate-exposed regions in Southern Africa. Since Cyclone Idai devastated Beira in March 2019, ASADEC has been on the ground responding to recurring cyclones, floods, and inundations that displace communities and threaten lives.
Our humanitarian work is anchored in one principle: elderly people and vulnerable groups must never be forgotten in emergency response. While traditional humanitarian standards often overlook older adults, we make them central to every intervention — from early warning to reconstruction.
As members of INGD's Social Protection Cluster since 2019, we coordinate with government and other humanitarian actors to ensure aligned, non-duplicated response. We partner with international organizations like ASB (Germany) and Start Network to deliver rapid, dignified emergency support.
Six lines of action guiding our emergency response work across Sofala.
Mobilize teams within the critical first 72 hours after cyclones, floods and other climate disasters affecting Sofala's communities.
Distribute Non-Food Items (NFI) kits — blankets, hygiene supplies, mosquito nets, cooking sets — prioritizing elderly-headed households and displaced families.
Rehabilitate water wells, restore sanitation infrastructure, and prevent disease outbreaks in flood-affected communities across Sofala.
Ensure elderly people are identified, registered, and prioritized in emergency response — respecting mobility limitations and chronic health conditions.
Coordinate with INGD's Social Protection Cluster to ensure aligned, non-duplicated humanitarian response with other agencies operating in Sofala.
Support post-disaster reconstruction and build community capacity to reduce vulnerability before the next emergency strikes.
What sustained humanitarian work looks like since Cyclone Idai.
Continuous humanitarian work since March 2019 — starting with Cyclone Idai emergency response.
Elderly people directly supported through age-inclusive emergency response since 2019.
Vulnerable families reached with NFI kits, shelter support, and WASH interventions.
Member of INGD Social Protection Cluster since 2019 — permanent government coordination.
International and national institutions strengthening our humanitarian response.
Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund — German international humanitarian organization with 130+ years of experience in emergency response worldwide.
Global consortium of humanitarian organizations delivering rapid response funding for early-warning and crisis-affected communities.
Mozambique's National Institute for Disaster Management. ASADEC is a permanent member of INGD's Social Protection Cluster since 2019.
Every new cyclone brings new suffering. Your gift lets ASADEC respond faster and reach more vulnerable communities across Sofala.
