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Cyclone Idai: World Vision UK flies to Mozambique as floods worsen
Friday 22, Mar, 2019Children’s charity World Vision UK is rushing to Mozambique as the humanitarian crisis following Cyclone Idai worsens.
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Saturday 16, Mar, 2019Emergency supplies have been rushed to Mozambique, where World Vision is preparing to respond to devastating Cyclone Idai.
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