| | From Cabo Delgado to Maputo, IOM Mozambique is present, no matter how rainy or sunny, helping communities. To all humanitarian actors: your commitment changes lives!
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| | Cabo Delgado, once renowned for its crystal-clear beaches, landscapes with palm trees and baobabs, and vibrant communities, faced a dramatic transformation in 2017 due to armed conflict. This upheaval has, to date, displaced over 700,000 people (IOM DTM 2024), leaving countless families without homes, food, or livelihoods. The linked stories below illustrate the resilience and determination of families who, supported by the Common Pipeline, strive to rebuild their lives amidst the ongoing crisis. | | | In 2020, Berta fled violence with her two daughters, seeking refuge in Metuge, where a kind host community offered her land to build a home. She worked hard, selling traditional beverages to fund the construction. However, over time, and with the wear and tear from rain and wind, the house deteriorated and became unsafe for her and her family. Read more | | | | Justina Josefo peels sweet potato, her grandchildren playing nearby with a makeshift toy fashioned from a bicycle wheel. Her thoughts drift to 2021, when armed groups turned her village upside down, forcing her family to flee Tingine, Nangade District. Read more | | | | Ntotwe located between Mueda and Mocimboa da Praia, has endured five recent attacks from the armed groups. It left over 50 houses burned, and the school and church partially destroyed. “We used to love traditional music, but now even the sound of drums makes our hearts stop, fearing another attack.”
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| | The Long Road: A Mother’s Quest to Cure Her Child It was nine years ago, back in 2015, when *Amelia's life took an unexpected turn. A routine day at the farm with her daughter *Maria, then just six years old, would redefine their lives. The day began like any other, with Amelia and Maria collecting peanuts under the sun. Maria, usually full of energy and laughter, surprised her mother by expressing a desire to go home early. This was unusual, as Maria loved spending time at the farm. Sensing her daughter’s fatigue, Amelia suggested she rest for a while. But when she checked on Maria, she was horrified to find her foaming at the mouth. Read more | | | 
| | Overcoming Stigma and access to health: a man’s Battle with HIV in Mozambique João* was weighed down by a profound sense of weakness, each step a challenge and every breath an effort. The world around him became a blur as fatigue enveloped his body and clouded his mind. Summoning every ounce of his remaining strength, he managed to rise and head to the hospital.
Following a series of tests, João received a devastating diagnosis: he was HIV positive. Despite the crushing news and his deteriorating physical condition, João diligently adhered to the doctor's instructions, taking his medication as prescribed. Read more | | | MENTAL HEALTH AND PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT | | | | 
| | A football rolls across the dusty pitch, boys and girls from different backgrounds chase it while shouting and laughing with excitement. They are united by a passion for football that transcends their different places of origin and many challenges they have had to overcome.
These young players have all been affected by a humanitarian and displacement crisis in that has displaced over 700,000 people in the Cabo Delgado region of Mozambique.
Read more | | | PHOTO OF THE MONTH by Sofia Anibal, Community Resilience and Peacebuilding Community Field Assistant | | | | In the community of Meculane, Chiure district, six young women are transforming local entrepreneurship. Leading a milling association, they now grind 150kg of corn daily with a new machine provided by IOM and USAID. Selling their product at the local market, these women are not only generating income but also planning to reinvest in tools to expand their business and hire more community members. They're paving the way for growth and opportunity in their village.
"I feel happy and satisfied with the package we received and I wish there were more opportunities like this so that other young people could benefit too."
| | | | COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Every child deserves to play, learn and grow before taking on adult responsibilities. In the community of Lutete, Muidumbe district IOM supported the Peace Club in holding talks and awareness raising about premature unions.
Read more | | | | COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION "We're happy to be a part of this project! It made a world of difference for us and our community."
Through the Women's Participation Project, IOM is supporting women in displacement sites and neighbouring communities to turn their business dreams into a reality while creating sustainable livelihoods. Read more | | | | DISABILITY INCLUSION Ensuring inclusivity and community participation as fundamental human rights is essential for restoring dignity and ownership to displaced communities. This was a primary focus of the recent site management activities led by IOM in Mozambique, reaching 160 committee members across 10 Site Management and Disability Inclusion Committees. Read more | | | | PROTECTION FROM SEXUAL EXPLOITATION AND ABUSE (PSEA) In 2023, with the support of the humanitarian community, INGD designed and approved a Code of Conduct for all humanitarian actors.
To ensure that this Code is known and applied throughout the country, the IOM has trained 21 technicians from the Social and Environmental Safeguards Division. Read more | | | | SHELTER, HOUSING AND NON-FOOD ITEMS With the active participation of local artisans and in close collaboration with the community and local authorities, IOM has reached a milestone, the completion of 1,095 resilient roof repairs and 4 core houses as part of our ongoing reconstruction efforts in Beira. Read more | | | | To help tackling issues related to displacement, Marracuene District in Maputo Province hosted a crucial workshop, co-organized by the National Institute for Disaster Management (INGD) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) from August 12 to 14. The workshop entitled “Building Resilience in Preparedness, Response, and Reconstruction Actions within the Context of the Policy and Strategy for Internal Displacement Management” brought together over 40 government officials from national and provincial levels, along with key humanitarian and development partners.
Read more | | | | MIGRATION AND DISPLACEMENT DATA Multi-Sectoral Location Assessment - Mozambique - Round 13 A total of 317,224 (IDPs were reported present in all 190 sites assessed. This represents a reduction of 19 per cent from MSLA Round 12. Reported figures, however, exclude displaced individuals living in host community settings. According to DTM Round 20 Mobility Tracking Report, as of August, an estimated 709,529 were identified living in both host communities and sites (582,764 IDPs in Northern Mozambique, and 126,765 IDPs in Central Mozambique).
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