Rwanda’s decision to send 20 metric tons of food, medicines, and emergency supplies to flood-stricken Mozambique is more than a humanitarian gesture. It is a reminder of what global solidarity should look like in moments of crisis. Severe flooding has displaced more than hundreds of thousands and submerged hectares of crops, devastating livelihoods and threatening food security across the hardest-hit provinces of Gaza, Maputo, and Sofala. Heavy rains exceeding 800 millimeters since early January have destroyed homes, damaged infrastructure, and left thousands of families struggling to survive. ALSO READ: Rwanda sends humanitarian aid to Mozambique after severe floods Behind these statistics are children missing school, farmers who have lost entire harvests, and communities facing an uncertain future. Rwanda’s swift response, with a second shipment already planned, shows that compassion is not measured by a nation’s size or wealth. It is measured by action. This is a country that has itself faced immense hardship, yet continues to extend a helping hand beyond its borders; whether through humanitarian aid or security support in regions affected by conflict. Climate-related disasters are becoming more frequent and more severe, disproportionately affecting vulnerable countries like Mozambique. Yet, international responses often arrive slowly or fall short of what is truly needed. Governments, institutions, businesses, and individuals all have a role to play. Support does not have to come only in large shipments or headline-grabbing pledges. Financial contributions, medical supplies, technical expertise, and community-level fundraising efforts all matter. Solidarity is not optional; it is a moral responsibility. Today it is Mozambique, and tomorrow, it could be any of us. In times like these, humanity must rise above politics and borders. Every nation, no matter its means, should contribute something.
