The Red Cross Society of China has pledged emergency humanitarian aid to the Malawi Red Cross Society and the Mozambique Red Cross Society. The aid is in the form of cash donations, with $100,000 allocated for Malawi and $50,000 for Mozambique. The decision to provide this much-needed aid was made after the two African nations were severely affected by the devastating Cyclone Freddy, which caused extensive casualties and losses. In Malawi, the cyclone claimed the lives of 507 people, while Mozambique also suffered significant loss of life.The devastating effects of Cyclone Freddy has left both countries gathering what is left from the ruins of the disaster.
The aid from the Red Cross Society of China is expected to assist in the provision of relief materials to the affected populations in Malawi and Mozambique. The donation will also support the reconstruction efforts in the aftermath of Cyclone Freddy. The humanitarian assistance is expected to provide essential resources to help those who were affected by the storm to recover and rebuild their lives.
The Malawi Red Cross Society and the Mozambique Red Cross Society expressed their gratitude to the Red Cross Society of China for its generous donation. The donation is also an indication of the close relationship between China and African nations.