Category - flooding

Food shortages threaten as floods hit Southern Africa

agency reporter — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:00:08 +0000

Extreme rainfall in Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe has caused severe flooding with devastating consequences - including food shortages to come as farmers’ crops are washed away, warn international church and development bodies.

Church agencies respond to severe flooding in Ghana and Uganda

staff writers — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 11:31:36 +0000

Episcopal Relief and Development (ERD) in the USA is among the global church agencies providing emergency assistance to communities hit by severe flooding in Ghana and Uganda. Nearly 17 African countries have been affected by heavy rains which began in June 2007.

Anglican bishop says church must support farmers through foot-and-mouth

staff writers — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 02:39:52 +0000

The Anglican Bishop of Oxford, the Rt Rev John Pritchard, whose diocese includes rural areas, has promised the support of the church to the farming communities involved in the latest outbreak of foot and mouth disease.

Church Urban Fund launches disaster relief fund for English flood victims

staff writers — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 12:31:21 +0000

A Church Urban Fund (CUF) Disaster Relief appeal has been established to provide help to those devastated by the recent floods across England. It was launched yesterda by Archbishop of York Dr John Sentamu.

Archbishop launches fund to help victims of flooding

staff writers — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 03:03:38 +0000

Dr John Sentamu, the Anglican Archbishop of York, has launched an appeal fund for farmers hit by recent floods in England - following his high profile visits to some of the communities involved.

Mozambique flooding hits thousands as churched step up assistance

staff writers — Fri, 16 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0000

Flooding in Mozambique has forced tens of thousands from their homes along the Zambezi river valley, following weeks of heavy rain, report development agencies and church networks.

Assistance comes from churches as Indonesia faces flooding

staff writers — Thu, 08 Feb 2007 11:48:53 +0000

Heavy rains in Jakarta, Indonesia, have caused severe flooding, marooning many people in their homes and work places. Water rose to a height of nearly four metres in some parts of the city, much of which lies below sea level - writes Ferne Burkhardt from Mennonite World Conference (MWC)communications office.