Reports

THE Salvation Army in Mozambique is responding after floods caused more than 70 deaths and left thousands of people homeless. Around 100,000 people in the north and centre of the country are estimated to have been…

Crisis Overview Heavy rainfall since the beginning of January has caused significant flooding in northern and central parts of Mozambique, particularly in Zambezia, Niassa, Nampula, and Cabo Delgado provinces. As of 16 January, 20,000 people have been displaced…

Despite peanuts being produced in Mozambique, nutritious and energy dense peanut butter has been too expensive for many Mozambican consumers – until now. Xikhaba (pronounced she-kah-bah) is a brand of peanut butter that is produced by small…

Maize, rice, and cowpeas are the most important food commodities for poor. Maize is the staple food for the poor, with rice most often used as a substitute. Among beans, cowpeas are the most important to…

COUNTRY STRATEGY Under its 2012-2015 Country Strategy, WFP prioritizes human and social development, market access, and disaster risk management. It pursues WFP’s transition from food aid to food assistance by enhancing government programmes to constitute sustainable national…

Below-normal rainfall observed in the southern and central areas KEY MESSAGES The majority of households continue to experience Minimal food insecurity outcomes. Currently, food availability and access remain adequate because households are still relying mostly on food from…

Maize, rice, and cowpeas are the most important food commodities for poor. Maize is the staple food for the poor, with rice most often used as a substitute. Among beans, cowpeas are the most important to…

Seasonal rains begin slowly in the southern and central areas KEY MESSAGES Food security outcomes projected in the October Outlook are still valid and no significant changes are expected. While a mild lean season continues, the majority of…

FOOD SECURITY SNAPSHOT • Near-average rains in southern provinces at start of 2014/15 cropping season (October/June) • Maize production in 2014 recovered from last year’s reduced level • Prices of maize remain stable and below last year’s levels, reflecting…

In Mozambique, vitamin A deficiency is alarmingly prevalent: 69 percent of Mozambicans don’t get enough of this critical nutrient, which impacts everything from vision to the immune system. One simple yet proven way Feed the Future is…