Reports

Stressed food insecurity conditions in localized areas Key Messages • Food security conditions projected in the October Outlook are still valid and no significant changes are projected. Stressed food insecurity outcomes (IPC Phase 2) can be found…

AusAID’s Director General, Peter Baxter, travelled to Mozambique and Zimbabwe from 9 to 14 November to discuss Australia’s aid program with key partners and open a new AusAID office in Harare. 'The completion and opening of the…

This report covers the period 01/01/2011 to 30/06/2011. In brief Programme outcome: During the period under review, the Mozambique Red Cross (CVM) started the implementation of a new five year strategic plan (2011- 2015). This also coincided with…

Key Messages Maize prices increased slightly, with the highest prices recorded in the south where the purchasing power of poor and very poor households is limited. Overall food security is satisfactory, but areas of concern remain in areas…

Key Messages • With the onset of the lean season (October-February), the majority of rural households throughout the country as well as in the focus areas (Changara, Chemba, Mutarara, and Machaze districts in the central region and…

GUARA GUARA, Mozambique, 21 October 2011 – The childhood of Filiphe Luis Marime, 15, ended three years ago when his mother died after a long illness. He was left responsible for his younger siblings, one…

Food security conditions remain stable Key Messages As the onset of the lean season approaches in October, food security conditions for the majority of rural households remain generally stable with minimal or no acute food insecurity. The ongoing…

FOOD SECURITY SNAPSHOT Despite a dry spell and localised flooding, national cereal production increased by 5 percent in 2011 Maize prices increased slightly, with the highest prices recorded in the south Overall food security is satisfactory, but areas affected…

Food security conditions remain stable Key Messages • Currently, food security conditions are generally stable with minimal acute food insecurity, even in the areas that were affected by this year’s midseason dry spells and localized flooding. Throughout the…

Executive Summary Childhood poverty has immediate and long-term effects on children. Chronic malnutrition, for example, in the first two years of life can permanently impact a child’s growth, resulting in stunting and reduced mental development. The impact…