#BloomsUnited - Support children affected by Idai
Tax deductible
On March 14th, Cyclone Idai caused catastrophic devastation across Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi. During the chaos of flooding and mudslides, as many as 4,900 children have been separated from their families. Entire villages have been submerged, roads cut off and communications knocked out, complicating the search for missing loved ones.
An estimated ONE MILLION children have been orphaned, separated from their families, made homeless or otherwise affected by Cyclone Idai. The official death toll has risen above 730, at least 220,000 displaced people are living in makeshift camps, and now more than 1,000 cases of cholera have been reported. Children and families have lost everything. They are struggling to find clean water to drink, and desperately need shelter, food and essentials.
Hundreds of thousands of girls and boys in all three countries are extremely vulnerable to diseases and malnutrition. “Children are out there on their own - without the supervision or care of a trustworthy adult, they can easily fall victim to sexual violence or human trafficking. We are aware and very concerned about it.” Rik Goverde from Save the Children
Please donate what you can today as The Canadian government is matching donations up to $2 million made by individual Canadians to the Humanitarian Coalition between March 15 and April 14 for emergency relief for survivors of Cyclone Idai. Donations are being made to Save the Children.
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#BloomsUnited was created by Toronto Florists in support of the relief efforts following Cyclone Idai. We are driven to combat climate change by creating a more sustainable industry with a reduced carbon footprint. Please join us in a flower and plant sale in support of Save The Children, happening on Friday April 12th. Please contact [email redacted] for more information and to place your orders.
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Save the Children has a long history of working in this affected area and they are responding to Cyclone Idai with emergency assistance. We need your generous gift to help protect vulnerable children and provide desperately needed relief to families affected by the storm. Your generous donation will provide these children with immediate protection services and much needed psychosocial and bereavement support.
Save the Children is a recognized leader in disaster response. Whenever and wherever disaster strikes, its teams work to meet children’s unique health, nutrition, education, and protection needs. Save the Children makes sure that children get life-saving medical aid, shelter, food and water – fast. They safeguard children, help reunite separated families and help children recover from crises by providing emotional support and safe places to learn and play.
An estimated ONE MILLION children have been orphaned, separated from their families, made homeless or otherwise affected by Cyclone Idai. The official death toll has risen above 730, at least 220,000 displaced people are living in makeshift camps, and now more than 1,000 cases of cholera have been reported. Children and families have lost everything. They are struggling to find clean water to drink, and desperately need shelter, food and essentials.
Hundreds of thousands of girls and boys in all three countries are extremely vulnerable to diseases and malnutrition. “Children are out there on their own - without the supervision or care of a trustworthy adult, they can easily fall victim to sexual violence or human trafficking. We are aware and very concerned about it.” Rik Goverde from Save the Children
Please donate what you can today as The Canadian government is matching donations up to $2 million made by individual Canadians to the Humanitarian Coalition between March 15 and April 14 for emergency relief for survivors of Cyclone Idai. Donations are being made to Save the Children.
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#BloomsUnited was created by Toronto Florists in support of the relief efforts following Cyclone Idai. We are driven to combat climate change by creating a more sustainable industry with a reduced carbon footprint. Please join us in a flower and plant sale in support of Save The Children, happening on Friday April 12th. Please contact [email redacted] for more information and to place your orders.
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Save the Children has a long history of working in this affected area and they are responding to Cyclone Idai with emergency assistance. We need your generous gift to help protect vulnerable children and provide desperately needed relief to families affected by the storm. Your generous donation will provide these children with immediate protection services and much needed psychosocial and bereavement support.
Save the Children is a recognized leader in disaster response. Whenever and wherever disaster strikes, its teams work to meet children’s unique health, nutrition, education, and protection needs. Save the Children makes sure that children get life-saving medical aid, shelter, food and water – fast. They safeguard children, help reunite separated families and help children recover from crises by providing emotional support and safe places to learn and play.
Organizer
Sarah Levine
Organizer
Toronto, ON
Save the Children Canada
Registered nonprofit
Donations are typically tax deductible in Canada.
