We use cookies on this website. By continuing to use this site without changing your cookie settings, you agree that you are happy to accept our privacy policy and for us to access our cookies on your device.
Copyright ownerInternational Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
CountryMozambique
Credit lineInternational Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
Existing DescriptionMozambique is regularly affected by serious floods. In 2000 and 2001, more than 700 people died. However, when the floods came again in 2007 and 2008, the death toll was much lower. This is mainly due to the disaster preparedness efforts carried out by the Mozambique Red Cross Society and other partners. This film shows how the Red Cross network of community-based trained volunteers are ready to raise the alarm in villages as soon as the water level starts to rise and help affected people to move to higher ground. It also clearly shows the importance of investing in disaster preparedness to limit the effects of natural disasters such as floods.
Year: 2007
Duration: 23 minutes 57 seconds