| ESCALATING CRISIS: Over 110,000 Displaced in Northern Mozambique | | | In a distressing turn of events, the northern regions of Mozambique, already affected by violence, have seen an upsurge of attacked from Non-State Armed Groups, leading to the displacement of over 110,000 individuals between December 22nd, 2023, and March 3rd. This figure marks the second-largest concentration of displacement in Cabo Delgado since the onset of the attacks in 2017.
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| | | | IOM is providing crucial support to those recently displaced, including Emergency Household Items through the Joint Response Programme with UNICEF and WFP.
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| | "They invaded my village at night, setting fire to our homes. We had to flee into the bushes. We arrived at Megaruma Displacement Site, leaving behind our belongings, farms, and homes. We are struggling without basic necessities, the clothes I wear were given by our kind new neighbors." said Julieta. | | | ENHANCING SOCIAL COHESION THROUGH SPORTS | | | | "Thanks to this tournament, we can return to harmony in our community." In Cabo Delgado, youth are building social cohesion through sports, promoting teamwork, cooperation and building trust.
Watch the video to learn more! | | | | BRIDGING GAPS IN CLEAN ENERGY COMMUNICATION | | | | IOM, in partnership with NORCAP and with support from Innovation Norway, is implementing a project to address barriers to accessing essential energy services for displaced populations. This project also tackles obstacles faced by private actors in entering this overlooked market. To raise awareness about the benefits of clean energy and establish communication between communities and IOM, Energy Ambassadors are stationed daily in each pilot site. Watch the video to learn more about their crucial role in the initiative's success! | | | PHOTO OF THE MONTH by Araujo Cesario, IOM's Shelter Engineering Assistant | | | In Mahate neighbourhood, in Pemba, IOM and UN Habitat are working on the integration of IDPs through urban durable solutions. The interventions include the construction of vital community infrastructure such as public laundries, aimed to enhance the well being and social cohesion. | | | CAMP COORDINATION AND CAMP MANAGEMENT (CCCM) Aimed to improve living conditions and access to services for displaced and host communities, Ibo and Quissanga Serviço Distrital de Planeamento e Infra-estruturas (SDPI) officials received training on CCCM. | | | COMMUNITY BASED PLANNING Through Community-Based Planning, the Cumela community (Niassa) now has a new hand pump for clean water. For sustainability, the community has established a collection schedule and a Water Management Committee to oversee maintenance. | | | COMMUNITY RESILIENCE AND PEACEBUILDING Embracing diversity through culture! IOM and the District Department of Culture joined forces for a vibrant Cultural Sarau in Chiúre Sede. Read more | | | | Economic opportunities are essential for young people! IOM has provided entrepreneurs in Chiure with salon tools, welding materials, motorbike taxi safety and carpentry tools for more than 35 initiatives, boosting growth and social cohesion. | | 
| | Local actors play a pivotal role in supporting the development and stabilization of their communities. IOM guides Civil Society Organizations in Mocimboa da Praia, Macomia, and Palma districts on applying for small grants. | | 
| | COMMUNITY POLICING Through Community Safety Councils, IOM contributes to social cohesion between law enforcement officials and the community to foster mutual trust, ensure public safety, and create a shared commitment to a secure and harmonious society. Read more | | | INCLUSION In collaboration with the Forum of Mozambican Associations of People with Disabilities (FAMOD), IOM enhances disability inclusion across Northern Mozambique.
Read more | | | HEALTH IN EMERGENCIES IOM community health workers play a vital role in promoting health. In coordination with the Nutrition Cluster, they received training on quick identification and intervention in malnutrition cases. | | | MIGRATION, ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE Nature-based solutions are crucial for Climate Resilience in Mozambique. In consultations across five communities, we mapped resources, identified challenges and crafted strategies.
Read more | | | | PROTECTION FROM SEXUAL EXPLOITATION AND ABUSE (PSEA) | | | | 
| | In a training session on Social Inclusion and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse for over 200 IDPs, community-led innovation surfaced. Community suggested the sharing of extra bricks during improved cookstove construction, demonstrating support for people in vulnerable situations. Read more | | | 
| | Abuse of power in humanitarian settings harms people in vulnerable situations and hinders aid. INGD, PGR, WFP, IOM trained community leaders and government officials to prevent it and promote accountability. The workshop focused on dynamics, responsibilities and positive change. Read more | | SHELTER In Beira, over 1,700 artisans are being trained by IOM and UN Habitat to lead the construction of resilient housing. Together, they are rebuilding 6,683 houses, promoting community resilience after Cyclones Idai and Kenneth.
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| | Meet Maria Imeda, a young woman from the Muembe community in Niassa, and a member of a Corn Agro-processing Association. Despite her passion for agriculture, Maria faced income instability due to lack of opportunities—until now. Her association is among the beneficiaries of IOM's distribution of mill grinders. Maria's group has received one of the 12 mill grinders distributed as part of IOM’s income generation interventions in Niassa province. These mill grinders will empower associations, serving as a crucial tool for agro-processing, fostering economic self-sufficiency, and promoting sustainable development within the community. “These mill packages will bring us success. Our aim is to inspire other youth, that if you work hard, things can get better,” shared Maria. This intervention aims to enhance the socio-economic conditions of young individuals, addressing vulnerabilities such as unemployment. Associations, with members aged 20 to 32, engage in economic activities but struggle with limited resources. To qualify for the mill grinder, association members have conducted market studies and proposed income-generating projects, with selection done in collaboration with the district government, district youth council, and other local authorities. Through this initiative, IOM supports the economic empowerment of youth associations, aligning with the Mozambican government's efforts to position young people as a driving force for development. | | | IOM Mozambique Chief of Mission, Dr. Laura Tomm-Bonde, had fruitful discussions with the Cabo Delgado Secretary of State and the Cabo Delgado Governor during a visit to Northern Mozambique. | | | MIGRATION AND DISPLACEMENT DATA Mozambique - Mobility Tracking Assessment Report 20 (January 2024) IOM DTM mapped a total of 709,529 IDPs and 632,408 returnees in 364 locations. Cabo Delgado hosts 76 per cent of the overall IDP figure followed by Sofala (11%). Estimated 55 per cent of the total IDPs were identified in host communities whilst 45 per cent are living in displacement sites. Conflict was the major trigger of displacements in Northern Mozambique whereas most of the displacements in Central Mozambique were triggered by disasters due to natural hazards.
Download here | | | PROMOTING ACCESS TO LEGAL IDENTITY January 2024 IOM’s Legal Identity activities have been covering the provinces of Cabo Delgado, Nampula and Niassa within a total of 13 districts. IOM activities reached over 65,045 beneficiaries since its inception in May 2022.
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