>In Bangula the rain pounded down again on our roof throughout the whole night. We slept restlessly, awakening often, concerned for those whose grass shelters would not withstand these conditions. We know that this Malawi rain will eventually flow downstream into the devastated flood region of Mutarara, Mozambique, challenging relief efforts even more. We pray
I have just returned to the Iris base in southern Malawi after witnessing the devastating flooding in central Mozambique. The situation is very serious…much worse than last year. We went to Mutarara District in the province of Tete and there learned that over 116,000 refugees have fled the flood waters. Thousands are still trapped on
What do you get when you have 12 metric tons of maize flour, 300 heads of cabbage, 3 tons of beans, 5 butchered cows, 6,000 of the poorest of the poor, and a great hunger for Jesus? – Revival! Our Iris International Directors, Rolland Baker, and Supresa Sithole, joined with our own Malawian national leaders,
“We welcome you and embrace the message of hope you proclaim.” – Traditional Authority Chief in Mozambique Another bumpy drive on another hot day, into the flooded area of Mutarara. What will we find this time? How deep will we be able to go? With Pinzgauer loaded to the gills and a large transport truck,
Ministry among the flood victims, Mutarara district, Mozambique. Saturday March 10, 2007. Its 4AM and we are barely awake loading the last few relief items into what is already an overloaded Pinzgauer to begin our seven hour journey back to Mozambique to bring hope to some of the thousands who are suffering in the flood