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Malawi Floods

Years :
  • 2015
Incidents :
  • Floods
Country :
  • Malawi

Description of the mission

Participants :
  • DE, DK, NO, SE
Requester :
  • OCHA

In January 2015, Malawi experienced devastating flooding that affected over 1 million people, displaced more than 336,000, and resulted in 100 fatalities. The floods caused widespread damage to crops, livestock, and infrastructure. In response to a request from the Malawian government, an UNDAC (UN Disaster Assessment and Coordination) team was deployed by UN OCHA to assess the situation and provide guidance.

The International Humanitarian Partnership (IHP) played a critical role in supporting the mission by deploying experts from DEMA (Denmark), DSB (Norway), and MSB (Sweden). IHP facilitated effective coordination and communication by providing ICT equipment and expertise, enabling humanitarian partners to gather and share vital information about the affected population and prioritize relief efforts.

Initially planned for three weeks, the UNDAC mission was extended, prompting additional IHP personnel deployments, including support from MSB and THW (Germany). IHP Chairperson Trygve Bruun highlighted the partnership’s ongoing commitment to supporting UNDAC missions with coordination expertise and ICT solutions, reinforcing its core role in emergency response operations.

Cover Photo Credit: UN Malawi

Essential equipment supporting humanitarian success

Explore the critical equipment deployed during this humanitarian mission. From advanced medical supplies to innovative logistical solutions, each resource was meticulously selected to address urgent needs on the ground. These tools exemplify our commitment to delivering efficient, effective, and tailored support in the most challenging environments.
  • Coordination support, ICT Support

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  • 2007

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  • TRIPLEX
  • 2004

TRIPLEX 2004

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  • 2010

Pakistan Floods

In response to the devastating 2010 Pakistan floods, IHP deployed ICT modules from Norway, Sweden, and Denmark to support UN OCHA’s coordination efforts. Additionally, a multi-nation team established a base camp for 70 aid workers, providing vital infrastructure for relief operations. This mission exemplified IHP’s collaborative spirit in crisis response.

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