The Diocese of London has been in a Companion Link partnership with the Anglican Church in Mozambique and Angola since 1995.

This Lent, we are raising money to support our brothers and sisters in Africa.

These countries, particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, provide a unique context for reflection during Lent as we consider Climate Justice and the challenge of living out the Fifth Mark of Mission: to strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the Earth.

Exploring the challenges our partners face and their responses can inspire our own discipleship.

Cyclone Chido & Dikeledi in Nampula

Cyclones Chido (December 2024) and Dikeledi (January 2025) struck northern Mozambique, devastating Cabo Delgado and Nampula provinces. These areas, already grappling with an Islamist insurgency since 2017 that has displaced over a million people, have suffered extensive damage.

Venerable Francisco Bulaque, Archdeacon of Cabo Delgado, reports that 17 of 19 congration buildings were destroyed, including Pemba Church, which had previously served as a distribution, centre for internally displaced people (IDPs). Chimoio Primary School, under construction with support from St Mary with St Alban in Teddington, also suffered significant damage.

A fallen tree and damaged house

Green Anglicans and coastal erosion in Inhambane Diocese

Inhambane Diocese, situated along Mozambique’s Indian Ocean coast, battles severe coastal erosion. The diocesan headquarters and Pro-Cathedral sit precariously close to the ocean, which encroaches further each year.

Revd Aurelio Uqueio, the Green Anglican lead for Southern Mozambique, has spearheaded mangrove replanting initiatives to protect the coast. These efforts, supported by ALMA and led enthusiastically by Bishop Emanuel, include interim measures like using sandfilled tyres to stabilise the shoreline while mangrove beds are established.

The Green Anglicans also engage in urban tree planting, litter collection, and clearing culverts in cities and beaches. Liturgical celebrations, including baptisms, confirmation, weddings and ordinations, often include planting trees as acts of thanksgiving and commitment to creation care. Just imagine our newly ordained deacons leaving St Paul’s Cathedral with a tree to plant!

Angola: Worst drought in 40 years

Southern Angola is facing its worst drought in 40 years, compounded by six years of poor harvests. Crop failures have caused food prices, such as maize flour, beans, and vegetable oil, to triple since last year.
The drought, worsened by the El Niño climate phenomenon, has also impacted other parts of Southern Africa, including Mozambique’s Pungue region.
In Cunene Province, food insecurity has led to widespread malnutrition, with 4 million children affected. Severe water shortages have left 1.2 million people without access to clean water, forcing many families to migrate within Angola or to Namibia in search of food and work.

The Missionary Diocese of Central & Southern Angola is addressing the crisis by:

  • Promoting nutrition education for families and caregivers of children under five in Ondjiva and Namacunde parishes.
  • Providing emergency aid to those displaced by drought and hunger.
A group of people standing outside in Nampula being taught

How can we respond this Lent?

The Diocese of Nampula has launched an appeal to assist those who have lost everything in the cyclones. However, they have not sought help to rebuild the 17 churches, priests’ houses, Chimoio School, or accommodation for the elderly that were destroyed. Could we consider making a donation towards this rebuilding effort?

Inhambane Green Anglicans are leading trailblazing work, spreading the message of creation care through their community ministry and activism. Could we provide a donation to help them expand their reach?

In Cunene, Anglicans are actively reaching out to their community in Southern Angola. Could we offer a donation to support Namacunde in increasing the impact of their ministry?

ALMA suggests dividing donations as follows:

60%: Cyclone emergency response in Nampula

10%: Green Anglican projects in Inhambane

30%: Drought relief in Southern Angola

Please check back for a donation link, which will be added to this page shortly


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