The State is commended for averting the loss of lives when disaster was imminent through rescue efforts that were conducted by use of helicopters from the Zimbabwe Defence Forces. Provincial and District authorities went on to co-ordinate a multisectoral response to the disaster which was timely. Different Government line Ministries, the District Civil Protection Unit, Civic Society Organizations (CSOs), and Faith Based Organisations, private entities and individuals pooled resources to assist the disaster victims. This is in line with Article 5(6) of the Kampala Convention which states that States shall provide sufficient protection and assistance to IDPs and where available resources are inadequate to enable them to do so, they shall cooperate in seeking the assistance of international organizations and humanitarian agencies, civil society organizations and other relevant actors. II. Relief Aid The ZHRC notes that the State enabled the provision of food to the affected communities through food aid some of which was coordinated by the District Civil Protection Unit, CSOs, Faith Based Organisations and individuals had contributed towards providing the affected communities with temporary shelter, building materials and basic needs, in particular blankets and clothes. Food aid was provided on a monthly basis depending on the vulnerability ranking of the households. Figure 4 Donated tents to affected villagers in Butabubili, the structure accommodates four peoples and their belongings. Page 12 of 22

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