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The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have provided emergency relief to 150 households affected by the devastating floods of August 3 and 4, reaching approximately 670 people across Freetown.
The relief items, coordinated and distributed with the support of the NDMA, included rice, cooking oil, mattresses, zinc roofing sheets and other essential household commodities.
The intervention targeted some of the communities hardest hit by the floods, including Portor Community in Juba Hills, Metchem and 44 Femi Turner Drive in Goderich.
The floods affected several communities across Freetown and tragically claimed four lives.
During the distribution ceremony, NDMA Deputy Director General Sulaiman Bockarie Sowa commended the Church for responding positively to the Agency’s request, noting that effective partnerships are critical to ensuring timely assistance reaches vulnerable communities following disasters.
NDMA Director General John Vandy Rogers also expressed appreciation to the Church for its timely response and continued support for vulnerable communities in Sierra Leone.
“This is not the first time the Church has come to the aid of affected victims. We appreciate the Church’s partnership and timely response to almost all our requests,” he said.
Representing The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Elder Lon Larsen, Welfare, Self-Reliance and Humanitarian Missionary, reaffirmed the Church’s commitment to humanitarian assistance and support for disaster-affected communities.
“We remain committed to standing with vulnerable families in times of need,” he said.
Alhaji Barrie, Community Chief of Portor, and Mohamed Turay, former Headman of Metchem, expressed appreciation to the NDMA and the Church, noting that the relief would help families cope with the difficulties caused by the floods.
Beneficiaries also expressed gratitude for the assistance, saying the relief items came at a critical time and would help their families cope with the continuing effects of the disaster as they work to rebuild their lives.
