Volunteers sought for Idai collections

Cholera becoming an issue after cyclone Idai

If you can help collect donations for disaster relief this weekend, the One World Centre wants to hear from you.

It's seeking volunteers for tomorrow, Saturday and Sunday in Douglas, Ramsey, Port Erin, Peel and Castletown.

Cyclone Idai hit Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe earlier this month, trailing destruction and disease in its wake - hundreds of people have been killed and around 1.7 million are estimated to have been affected in all.

Clare Bader (pron: BAR-der) from the One World Centre lived in Mozambique for six years.

She says cholera is now becoming a major issue: (play audio)

If you're able to help, contact the centre as soon as possible - call 800464 or email info@owciom.org.