UNICEF Phase I Flood Emergency Operations in Mozambique

Heavy rains from Cyclone Connie hit southern Mozambique from 4-7th February 2000 causing flooding, isolating Maputo city and damaging thousands of houses in Maputo and Gaza provinces.

UNICEF responded rapidly to the emergency, working with government and NGOs in health, nutrition, water and sanitation, education and child protection. A UN consolidated appeal was launched 23 March 2000. UNICEF requested a total of US$11.7 million and has received contributions totalling US$22.7 million, doubling the country programme budget. 57 temporary staff and consultants joined the team. The country office is therefore reviewing its overall country programme priorities and strategies in light of the additional resources and the long term implications and consequences of the flood disaster.