‘Keep praying for Mozambique’ – It’s day 3 for Tereasa Dias
Connecting to the outside world is still a logistical nightmare in the areas affected by cyclone Idai. Most of the city of Beira is operating on generators. As a journalist this can be a frustrating and daunting task to get information out as I discovered on my third day here in Mozambique.
Beira, Mozambique – Today marks my third day in Mozambique travelling around with Mercy Air to all the areas affected by cyclone idai.
The heat and humidity makes Komatipoort on a hot Summers day feel like a cold front. How you appreciate the small stuff is really brought to the forefront here.
Repairing of structures and roads are still going very slowly. Most aid organisations are trying to get basic needs like food and water to the thousands upon thousands of people here.
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In so much sadness and darkness there is also amazing light with love and compassion towards each other. The Mozambican people are so kind despite their suffering.
So far the people I’ve been in contact with are mostly from American Christian missions. Samaritan’s Purse an international relief organisation seems to mostly consist of Texans and around the south of the States.
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The people helping here on the ground can only be described as angels. They work tirelessly every day with no break.
Keep praying for Mozambique, I’ll be checking in with you again tomorrow.
