Age International External evaluation of the DEC Cyclone Idai Appeal and COVID-19 Response, Inclusive Emergency Response for Older Men and Women affected by Cyclone Idai.

Age International (HelpAge International UK) is one of the members of the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) and the UK member of the HelpAge Global Network. Age International managed the contracts and relationship with the DEC for this project, which was then implemented by HelpAge International in Mozambique This appeal focused on an inclusive response project for older women and men in Sofala and Tete Provinces affected by Cyclone Idai and by the social and economic effects of the COVID 19 pandemic.

The purpose of this evaluation is to assess the performance of the project and how successful it has been in achieving the intended outcomes. The evaluation also seeks to provide insights and guidance on a set of strategic and programmatic issues that are critical to the HelpAge Mozambique learning process.
This evaluation was developed through DEC-funded evaluation guidelines, as it was also informed by Humanitarian Action Guide 2016 (ALNAP)2 and observes the core humanitarian standards (CHS) guidelines.