Skillshare has been working in Mozambique since 1980 to help tackle the devastating effects of civil war and currently has 13 development workers in the region.

The task now begins of trying to rebuild the nation after this latest disaster. The recent flooding and tropical storms have caused havoc in some areas of the country, setting back the long-term development of region.

Dr Cliff Allum, Director of Skillshare Africa said: "The Skillshare Africa programme has been successful supporting the people of Mozambique in essential development for many years.

"The floods have been a major setback, undoing the work that has already been done and now, more than ever, we need to help the country get back on track.

"Large stretches of road and many bridges have been washed away. At least 150 people have so far been killed and the government says a total of 800,000 people have been affected.

"Water supplies and sewage systems have been badly damaged and experts are warning that many people remain at risk from water-borne disease, malaria and hunger."

Aid agencies such as Oxfam have already sent emergency support to the region. But both emergency aid and the long-term development towards which Skillshare Africa's appeal is focused are essential if Mozambique is to recover fully.