WFP Mozambique Country Brief, June 2025

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Country: Mozambique Source: World Food Programme Please refer to the attached file. In numbers*1,268 tons of food assistance distributedUSD2,613,177 cash-based transfers made**USD153.6 million six-month net funding requirements (JulyDec25), representing 79.3 percent of total requirements324,284 people assisted in June 2025*Emergency responseNorthern Mozambique displacement crisis: In June, WFP assisted 25,190 beneficiaries—including internally displaced persons (IDPs) and returnees—as part of the May–June distribution cycle. Overall, WFP reached 403,025 people (95 percent of the planned 418,765 conflict-affected individuals) across the districts of Macomia, Nangade, Quissanga, and Muidumbe. The main challenges that marked the distribution cycle included frequent interruptions due to limited fuel availability; security concerns which forced postponements in some locations; and limited access to some locations in Quissanga district. Due to limited resources, WFP continues to provide half rations every other month.El Niño response: As of June, the response to the El Niño-induced drought has reached 250,270 people. The assistance is planned to be finalized in July.Cyclones response: Under the cyclone response, WFP reached 47,730 beneficiaries in Memba District in June. This marked the final distribution cycle for that district. Distributions targeting 59,965 beneficiaries with three monthly cash distribution cycles are planned for July in the districts of Ilha de Moçambique and Mossuril.NutritionIn June 2025, 9,287 children under five (CU5) received Ready-to-Use Supplementary Food (RUSF) and 3,122 pregnant and breastfeeding women and girls (PBGW) were assisted with Super Cereal for the treatment of moderate and severe acute malnutrition (MAM/SAM).Under the Phase II of the Gender Transformative and Nutritionsensitive project, a total of 572 beneficiaries (449 women, 123 men) were trained in biopesticide preparation and use, while 29 lead farmers received training in post-harvest loss management. Additionally, 236 hermetic bags were distributed to 59 farmer groups. Harvesting began across 60 fields with various crops. Community mobilization engaged 458 individuals (mostly women) for Microenterprise Kitchen (MEA) manager selection, and 13 awareness sessions reached 550 people to boost participation in project activities. Dialogue clubs saw strong engagement, with 785 participants in the second session and 483 in the third. Radio broadcasts reached 326 people with messages on gender equality and post-harvest practices. Finally, 17 Integrated Mobile Brigades delivered essential health services to 964 children under five in Chemba.