CARE International’s history in Mozambique
CARE began working in Mozambique in 1986, providing emergency aid to communities affected by the country’s 15-year-long civil war.
Since then, CARE and our partners have supported communities to address both immediate and long-term development challenges. Our work combines humanitarian response with programs that help reduce poverty and strengthen local systems.
CARE and partners’ work in Mozambique today
Mozambique faces frequent climate-related disasters, including cyclones, floods, and droughts. Many communities are also affected by displacement linked to conflict in the northern part of the country.
CARE and our partners provide humanitarian aid while working with communities to improve livelihoods and better prepare for future crises. Our work focuses on:
Climate
CARE supports communities to better prepare for and recover from climate-related disasters. This includes strengthening community disaster management committees, improving early warning systems, and promoting climate-smart agriculture.
Crisis response
CARE provides emergency assistance to communities affected by conflict and disasters. Support includes food aid, cash transfers, shelter, water and sanitation services, and protection activities. Through the Women Lead in Emergencies approach, CARE and our partners support women to take leadership roles in humanitarian response and community decision-making.
In Cabo Delgado, the Women in Shelter Design in Mozambique initiative highlighted the importance of women’s participation in shelter planning and construction. The initiative showed how women’s leadership can improve recovery efforts and strengthen community preparedness.
Making the economy work for women
We support women and families to strengthen their food security and livelihoods through savings groups, financial services, and opportunities to grow income.
CARE works closely with Mozambican communities and local partners to ensure programs are inclusive, dignified, and adapt to communities’ specific needs.
Focus on women and girls in Mozambique
Women and girls are at the centre of CARE Mozambique’s work. They are often disproportionately affected by poverty, conflict, and climate-related crises and yet have unique abilities to drive change for entire communities.
CARE and our partners support women and girls to:
- Reduce risks of gender-based violence
- Access safe spaces and protection services
- Strengthen economic independence and financial stability
- Participate in community leadership and humanitarian decision-making
For recent updates on CARE Mozambique’s work, see here.
