By Rumbidzai Madhibha|Delta Corporation has partnered with World Vision Zimbabwe to support families affected by Cyclone Idai which hit the Eastern part of Zimbabwe on March 15, leaving a trail of destruction and over 300 people dead.

The devastating natural disaster to ever occur in Zimbabwe and caused widespread damage stirred the hearts of many corporate leaders and individuals to support communities affected by Cyclone Idai.

In an interview with ZimEye, World Vision Zimbabwe Communications Manager Andrew Shamu said:

“As part of the 30-day Response Strategy, World Vision has partnered with Delta Corporation to provide support for households in Chipinge and Chimanimani which are two of the most affected areas.

“Delta Corporations’ generous donation of US$ 130, 000 has helped to provide these communities with access to water, hygiene and sanitation support.

The interventions included repairing of boreholes in schools and communities and disinfecting existing water points in communities and schools.”

World Vision also prioritized the production and distribution of Information, Education Communication (IEC) materials and re-orientation of Village Health Workers on Participatory Health and Hygiene Education (PHHE), especially on point-of-use water treatment.

With a sustained presence in Chimanimani since 2007, World Vision Zimbabwe is one of the leading development partners that is transforming communities through long term development initiatives in the areas of Water and Sanitation, Livelihoods, Health and Nutrition, Education, and Child Protection.

In Chimanimani, World Vision has funds committed for asset-based community development srretching up to 2032, guaranteeing the sustainability of all investments.

Interventions are spread over 11 out of the 24 Wards in the District, reaching out to most of the most vulnerable areas in the District.

In response to Cyclone Idai, World Vision recently launched its early recovery programming which also includes immediate and long term interventions.