DWS Country Programs
Mozambique
In Mozambique, people often get water from potholes in the road. This cistern system collects clean sand-filtered run- off water from the ground surface and finally deposits it in the large storage tank, after passing through two dirt filters. |
Mozambique is one of the least developed countries in the world, according to the 2003 UNDP (UN Development Programme) Development Report. HIV/AIDS has become the paramount concern with an estimated 13 per cent of the population infected. Mozambique is also prone to cyclic natural disasters (floods and drought) that have been particularly severe in recent years.
The LWF/DWS Mozambique Program is community-based, spanning five of the country's ten provinces. The Country Strategy Outline (CSO) identifies these priorities:
- building viable households and communities, with a focus on the most vulnerable to ensure food-security, promotion of human rights, healthy life-styles and an enhanced ability to manage their environment
- supporting communities to reduce risk and vulnerability to HIV/AIDS, and alleviating the impact of the epidemic on communities
- amplifying the voices of the marginalized and disadvantaged, and facilitating their access to essential services.
Integrated Rural Development
As a result of the rural extension work by LWF/DWS, more farmers have more maize to eat and to sell. |
Integrated rural development projects undertake activities within the CSO priorities. In Sofala province, where the main opposition party has its roots, the program plays a significant role in mediation and reconciliation, in addition to community development, school construction and water point development. In Gaza province, agricultural activities and domestic human rights address food security problems. In Tete province, the program addresses basic needs in remote areas, and the conflict of traditional beliefs and customs with gender and human rights.
Human Rights and Health for Women
This project focuses on women living in urban communities, emphasizing awareness building for basic human rights, gaining equal access to social and economic resources and opportunities, and counselling and testing for HIV/AIDS. The project also provides vital "cross pollination" to other projects.
Emergency Relief
LWF/DWS is sometimes requested by partners, such as the UN World Food Programme (WFP) , to assist with emergency response such as food distribution. The program responds positively, particularly in situations where LWF may be the only agency with an operational presence.
Web site of the LWF/DWS Mozambique program.
For more information please contact:
Mr Duane Poppe, Program Officer
Local representative
Mr Jean Mutamba, Representative
