ABSTRACT

This study examines the interventions by the Anglican Church for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) affected by floods in Anambra State, Nigeria. The paper employs both the primary and secondary means of data collection. It adopts the Social Responsibility Theory in appraising its inferences. The relevant deductions and verdicts were qualitatively elicited strictly on the synthesis of the gathered data delineated via phenomenological and documentary analysis approaches. Observations exhibit that flooding has been a recurring natural disaster in the region, and is distinctly prevalent within Anambra East, Ogbaru, Ayamelum and Awka North Local Government Areas; leading to significant displacement and hardship. Consequently, the Anglican Church has played a pivotal role in providing relief and support to these vulnerable populations. Through various initiatives, including emergency shelter, food distribution, appeal to wealthy individuals to assist the government with relief efforts, media campaigns, medical aid and psychological support, the church has demonstrated a robust commitment to alleviating the suffering of flood victims: These altruistic disposition equally underscore the importance of coordinated efforts between religious institutions, government agencies, and non-governmental organizations to enhance resilience and recovery in flood-prone areas. The paper advocates for Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives (CSR), along with Policy Advocacy towards alleviating the plight of flood-displaced victims in Anambra State. This article additionally, recommends the immediate dredging of the River Niger alongside upgrading flood management policies by the Federal Government of Nigeria to save the coastal communities in Anambra State from incessant flood