What is happening in Madagascar?
Cyclone Gezani hit Madagascar’s northeast coast on February 10th, leaving a trail of destruction. More than 400,000 people affected and tens of thousands of people have lost their homes. More than 50,000 houses are either flooded or completely destroyed.
Toamasina, the country’s second largest city, has been hit especially hard, with around 70% of the city severely damaged. Homes have been submerged, roofs ripped off, and buildings have collapsed.
Cyclone Gezani made landfall just after Cyclone Fytia, bringing even more powerful winds and flooding, and leaving many communities without power and clean water.
Madagascar is in the peak of its cyclone and rainy season, and more heavy rain and flooding are expected. Shelter is urgently needed.
Mozambique and the wider region continue to face increasingly frequent severe weather, exacerbated by climate change.
The government has declared a national emergency and is calling for international support.
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How is ShelterBox helping after Cyclone Gezani in Madagascar
We are working with partner organizations and Rotary members in Madagascar to assist communities hit hardest by the cyclone. 90% of homes have been destroyed, and even those still standing are uninhabitable.
We will be supporting displaced people with shelter repair kits, hurricane strapping and household items.
Right now, we are meeting with affected communities to learn what they will need to rebuild and start their recovery.
We are liaising with local Rotary members and will be working alongside a local partner organization.
Why support ShelterBox?
With over 20 years of experience, we are experts in emergency shelter after disaster. We often work in places that others don’t, making sure that we reach families who need support to take the next step in resuming their livelihoods.
From Cameroon to Ukraine, all the way to the Philippines and the Caribbean, we have provided shelter to over 3 million people so far. And in these uncertain times, your support is more valuable than ever.
We won’t stop until we see a world where no one goes without shelter after disaster. Will you help us?
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What will a donation to ShelterBox fund?
With the help of amazing supporters like you, we’re working hard to provide emergency shelter for vulnerable families around the world who have lost their homes after disaster.
In 2025 alone, ShelterBox supported more than 231,000 people with emergency shelter and essential aid across 17 countries and territories
In the past 25 years since being founded ShelterBox has:
- Supported over 3 million people worldwide
- Worked in around 100 countries around the globe
