Feeding and empowering disaster-impacted communities was the focus of Airlink partner World Central Kitchen (WCK). From deciding the menu to staffing the kitchen, Mozambican volunteers helped feed fellow Cyclone Idai survivors. When the organization needed specialized relief personnel from locations around the world to set-up and manage their operations, they sought the assistance of Airlink.

Airlink provided transportation to WCK staffers supporting their operation in Mozambique. With need persisting over several weeks, the group provided 20,000 meals a day to sites, including schools, throughout Beira.

Airlink visited with world-renowned chef and WCK founder José Andrés and his team as they prepared and delivered meals. Here is what he had to say about the importance of Airlink to World Central Kitchen’s mission:

“When free flights are not available through Airlink’s airline partners, the organization relies on the generosity and financial support of donors to purchase tickets for responders and launch shipments of emergency cargo.”

Through Airlink’s partnerships, disaster survivors received medical care, food, clean water and other necessities supported their recovery.  See our response to Cyclone Idai.