Thanks to generous donations made to Anglican Missions’ Tonga Emergency appeal, our Tongan whānau can find some small respite in the relief packages currently on route to the disaster-ravaged nation.

Anglican Missions Emergency Appeal Update

Since Hunga Tonga- Hunga Ha'apai volcano’s eruption, locals have been hard-hit by the resulting tsunami’s which have devastated a community now burdened by COVID-19.

Anglican Mission’s partners have already distributed supplies including food and shelter while more are on the way, including water, dry food, childrens packs, dignity packs and cleaning equipment – due to arrive 14 February.

Another container is poised to ship from Suva on 20 February, with additional food and water supplies for families impacted by the COVID-19 lockdown.

A long way to go

We’re not done yet. While the people of Tonga have already displayed incredible resilience, we are talking to people desperately in need of basic supplies and community support. That’s why the next steps in our response include:

• Providing children with specialist social and mental health services
• Repairing buildings, including churches which are often used as evacuation centres
• Helping keep communities hydrated by repairing and establishing new water tanks
• Enabling people to get back to work with garden, agriculture, and fishing support.

Due to the enormous amount of damage inflicted on our Tongan communities, Anglican Missions and its partners rely on your donations to help our brothers and sisters rebuild during these unprecedented times.

You can donate through our website here

Thank you so much to all who have already donated.

CWS Tonga Emergency Appeal

Local partner the Tonga Community Development Trust is organising its Ama Takiloa network of women’s groups to help families replace the livelihoods they have lost. Funds raised will support them repair rainwater harvesting systems, re-establish food gardens and plant fruit trees throughout the country.

“The Ama Takiloa village women’s groups in Ha’apai have done this before. After every cyclone, they mobilise the local people to clean up and look after each other. Members will organise support for those who need help,” says Director Sione Faka’osi.

New Zealand churches and church leaders have made a statement encouraging prayers and financial support for Tonga.

Donations can be made at https://cws.org.nz/donate-now-tonga/ and by calling 0800 74 73 72.

Please continue to keep the people of Tonga in your prayers as they clean up their homes and gardens, and face an uncertain future.

Contributions to the emergency appeals can be made via Anglican Missions or CWS websites