A new project implemented by the consortium aims to provide assistance to communities affected by conflict and forced displacement in the northern province of Mozambique. This consortium brings together Johanniter International Assistance, Ayuda en Acción (AeA), Acted, and Associação Moçambicana para a Ajuda de Desenvolvimento de Povo para Povo (ADPP Moçambique).
Funding and Project Focus
According to a statement published by Johanniter International Assistance on behalf of its partners, the project is co-financed by the European Union Humanitarian Aid. It provides for interventions in the areas of health, nutrition, protection, and cash assistance over the next twelve months. The emergency education component will be implemented by 2027.
Geography and Scale of Needs
The program will operate in the districts of Mosingboa da Praia and Mecufi, which are among the most affected areas of armed conflict and population displacement in the north of the country. More than eight years after the start of the armed rebellion in Cabo Delgado, humanitarian needs remain high; an estimated 1.1 million people require assistance in northern Mozambique, including 919,000 residents in the areas most affected by conflict in this province.
Consortium Appeals and Goals
The consortium warns that humanitarian funding remains critically insufficient, noting that less than half of those in need have received support under current efforts. This situation deprives thousands of families of proper access to healthcare, food, education, and protection services. Morris Kolubah, Director of Johanniter in Mozambique, stated that amid ongoing conflict, displacement, and climate shocks in Cabo Delgado, their consortium seeks to restore vital assistance in health, nutrition, protection, education, and financial support to the most vulnerable segments of the population, ensuring dignity, inclusivity, and care.
Launch and Partnership
The initiative officially launched with a three-day workshop in May, where consortium members defined coordination mechanisms and divided responsibilities for implementation. This was followed by launch ceremonies at the provincial and district levels, conducted in coordination with the National Institute for Disaster Management and Risk Reduction (INGD), provincial authorities, and the administrations of Mosingboa da Praia and Mecufi. Birgit Holm, Executive Director of ADPP Moçambique, emphasized that such a partnership demonstrates the value of uniting international and national organizations, each contributing unique expertise to ensure a comprehensive humanitarian response.
Context of Conflict in Cabo Delgado
Cabo Delgado province, rich in natural gas, has been subjected to armed attacks since October 2017, when the first act of insurgent activity occurred in Mosingboa da Praia. According to ACLED data, 11 violent incidents were recorded in Cabo Delgado during the first two weeks of June, all linked to extremists associated with the Islamic State, resulting in eight deaths and increasing the total number of casualties since the rebellion began to 6,632. The latest ACLED report shows that out of 2,408 violent events registered between October 2017 and June 14, 2026, 2,224 involved elements associated with the Islamic State Mozambique.
