Humanitarian Response Plan for Mozambique (2022) – Addressing Conflict, Climate Shocks, and Displacement

The 2022 Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) for Mozambique outlines the urgent humanitarian needs of 1.5 million people, particularly in the northern provinces of Cabo Delgado, Nampula, and Niassa. Mozambique continues to face a complex crisis marked by armed conflict, displacement, climate-induced disasters, and economic instability. The plan focuses on three strategic priorities: saving lives through immediate aid, ensuring access to essential services, and addressing protection risks, particularly for vulnerable populations such as internally displaced persons (IDPs), women, and children.

Key Findings

The ongoing conflict in Cabo Delgado has resulted in over 735,000 displaced persons, with more than half being women and children. Many have lost access to basic services, including healthcare, education, and food security, intensifying the humanitarian crisis. Additionally, climate shocks such as cyclones and erratic rainfall have worsened food insecurity, with over 1.1 million people facing acute food shortages. The HRP prioritizes multi-sectoral emergency aid, ensuring immediate relief while laying the groundwork for long-term resilience and recovery.

To mitigate economic hardships, humanitarian partners aim to enhance livelihoods and self-reliance among displaced and host communities. Efforts include food distribution, agricultural support, and cash assistance programs, benefiting approximately 970,000 people. The plan also integrates a robust protection framework, addressing gender-based violence, child protection, and access to civil documentation for displaced persons. Coordination with local authorities and international agencies is crucial to implementing sustainable solutions.

A critical aspect of the response is infrastructure rehabilitation and restoring access to essential services. Over 609,000 people will receive health assistance, including maternal care and vaccinations, while education services will be restored for 342,000 children. Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) programs will provide access to safe drinking water and sanitation for nearly 831,000 people. However, funding remains a challenge, requiring international donor support to bridge resource gaps and ensure program sustainability.

Mozambique’s humanitarian crisis demands an urgent and sustained international response. The HRP provides a structured plan to alleviate suffering, support displaced populations, and strengthen resilience. Without increased funding and global commitment, the country risks prolonged instability, worsening displacement, and deteriorating living conditions. A coordinated humanitarian and development approach is essential to ensuring long-term recovery and stability.

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