Comoros flash floods emergency appeal evaluation

The purpose of this review is to examine the extent to which the goal, objectives and expected results of the Comoros Flash Floods emergency operation were achieved in terms of its relevance to the needs of the beneficiaries and its effectiveness and timeliness and assesses lessons to be learned for future operations.

The review provides learning for the Comoros Red Crescent Society (CRCo) to prepare for future emergencies and learning for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) in regard to how to provide efficient and timely support to a national society facing a sudden-onset large-scale emergency.

The main tools used to conduct the review included a thorough document research, key informant structured and informal interviews, field research with beneficiaries and community representatives and group and individual meetings with staff of the CRCo.

The review concluded that the CRCo conducted a fast and effective response to immediate needs of the affected population, especially in the areas of rapid assessment, first aid, and evacuation of the wounded and community clean-up activities.