international Aid Reaches €1.8 Million to Support Cape Verde After Deadly Storm
Praia, Cape Verde – September 3, 2023 – The International Federation of Red Cross and red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has announced the collection of approximately €1.8 million in aid for Cape Verde, following the devastating storm that struck the island of São Vicente on August 11th, claiming nine lives.
The funds were raised through a targeted appeal launched in the wake of the disaster, with significant contributions from a diverse range of international partners. According to Alexandre Caludon, manager of the IFRC cluster, donations have come from Portugal, spain, the United states, Japan, Luxembourg, Norway, Switzerland, and the European Union.
The announcement was made during a ceremony presenting the assistance fund to those affected by the storm, named “Erin.” While acknowledging the ample amount raised, Caludon emphasized the ongoing need for support. “This is crucial,but we can do more,” he stated,highlighting the critical importance of assessing the full extent of the damage and understanding the needs of local authorities to effectively support the Cape Verde Red Cross in the recovery phase.
Cape Verdean Prime Minister Ulisses Correia e Silva, also present at the ceremony, expressed his deep gratitude for the outpouring of international solidarity and the strong partnership with the Red Cross.
“Together, we will overcome this challenge and restore normality to São Vicente, Santo Antão, and São Nicolau,” Prime Minister Silva affirmed. He noted that while Santo Antão and São Nicolau experienced less severe impacts, they too have benefited from the aid efforts.
The August 11th storm brought widespread flooding,infrastructure damage – including roads and businesses – and disruptions to essential services like electricity and water supply to São Vicente. Two individuals remain missing as a result of the disaster.
In response, the Cape Verdean government declared a six-month state of emergency in São Vicente, Porto Novo (Santo Antão), and municipalities within São Nicolau, allowing for focused resource allocation and emergency response measures.
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