After two years of Cyclone Idai strike in Zimbabwe in 2019, there is approximately 41,000 IDPs still in need of shelter support.  Due to climatic shocks, people remain internally displaced in camps and host communities under severe health and protection risks – including mistreatment, gender-based violence, early/child marriage, exploitation, and social exclusion. The Shelter cluster is continuously advocating for durable solutions for the affected population.

Christian Aid, through internal funds, started implementing a shelter project in July 1est to provide support to 50 Households, 220 beneficiaries  in ward 9 in Chipingue, Manicaland  province.

This project is implemented by Africa Aid and has the support of 25 community builders and Public Works, who is assessing the structures to ensure that the housing space, is done according to sphere standards and that structures are sustainable and resistant, been located in an area prone to natural disasters.

These permanent structures consist in 3 room houses with one individual latrine.

The project is expected to be completed by 30th of May.

Zimbabwe is country exposed to recurrent climate-induced disasters, with cyclical rainy seasons, resulting in floods, mudslides, and tropical storms.

Tropical storm Ana impacted the country in January 2022,  causing flash floods in eastern Zimbabwe and leaving a trail of damage and destruction that affected bridges, schools, roads, and damage 812 households and 51 schools, leaving more than 3,000 households displaced, been Manicaland province the most affected.

Additionally support was provided by Christian aid, in the form of tents for 22 households  in wards 2 and 9 of Chipinge to assist families with worn out tents and makeshift structures who are still waiting for durable solutions and permanent shelter support.

The humanitarian situation in Zimbabwe remains critical. The country suffers from a protracted and deteriorating economic situation. This is compounded by a combination of climatic shocks, including drought and tropical storms/cyclones and the impact of COVID-19.

The situation has led to increasing humanitarian needs, profoundly affecting vulnerable households across the country.