The German humanitarian organization Johanniter International Assistance reported that more than 900,000 people in the northern province of Mozambique, Cabo Delgado, are facing an acute food crisis, severe malnutrition, and mass displacement due to attacks by Islamist terrorist groups that have long destabilized the region.
Despite ongoing efforts to address the serious humanitarian crisis caused by terrorism, less than half of those in need have received assistance so far.
Insufficient funding for humanitarian aid
Humanitarian funding remains critically inadequate, leaving many vulnerable families with limited access to medical care, food, education, and protection services.
Comprehensive humanitarian program
In response, Johanniter International Assistance, along with partners, has launched a comprehensive humanitarian program in Cabo Delgado. The initiative, co-financed by the European Union’s Humanitarian Aid, aims to support communities affected by the conflict as well as displaced persons.
“Faced with ongoing conflict, forced displacement, and the effects of climate change in Cabo Delgado, our consortium seeks to restore essential services, including health care, nutrition, protection, education, and cash assistance, for the most vulnerable people while adhering to the principles of dignity, inclusivity, and care,” said Morris Koluba, director of Johanniter in Mozambique.
The program is being implemented in the districts of Mocímboa da Praia and Mecufi—two areas most affected by the conflict and the forced displacement of the population. The program will last 12 months and will focus on providing medical assistance, nutritional support, population protection, and multipurpose cash assistance.
Source: AllAfrica
