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Mozambique humanitarian situation and disaster relief

1. UN OCHA (United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs)

OCHA is the UN agency responsible for coordinating humanitarian responses to emergencies and natural disasters worldwide. In Mozambique, OCHA publishes the annual Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan (HNRP), which outlines funding requirements, priority interventions, and the number of people in need. OCHA also produces regular situation reports and response dashboards tracking the humanitarian situation, particularly related to conflict in Cabo Delgado and climate disasters like cyclones.

Key Publications: Humanitarian Needs and Response Plans, Flash Appeals for cyclones, Response Dashboards

2. UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund)

UNICEF focuses specifically on the needs of children and families affected by humanitarian crises. In Mozambique, UNICEF leads humanitarian efforts in health, nutrition, water and sanitation (WASH), education, and child protection. The organization publishes monthly Humanitarian Situation Reports detailing their response activities, funding gaps, and the number of children reached with life-saving services. UNICEF also releases an annual Humanitarian Action for Children (HAC) appeal outlining funding needs to support vulnerable children.

Key Publications: Monthly Situation Reports, Humanitarian Action for Children Appeals, Year in Review reports

3. ReliefWeb

ReliefWeb is a digital humanitarian information service operated by OCHA. It serves as a centralized platform that aggregates and distributes reports, assessments, and updates from hundreds of humanitarian organizations working globally. For Mozambique, ReliefWeb compiles reports from UN agencies, international NGOs, government bodies, and other actors, making it a comprehensive one-stop resource for all humanitarian information on the country.

Key Feature: Aggregates reports from all humanitarian organizations in one accessible location

4. UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees)

UNHCR is the UN refugee agency responsible for protecting and assisting refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs). In Mozambique, UNHCR monitors displacement dynamics caused by conflict and disasters, provides shelter and protection services, and advocates for the rights of displaced populations. The agency publishes regular updates on displacement figures, protection concerns, and funding needs.

Key Focus: Displacement tracking, protection services, shelter assistance for IDPs and returnees

5. WFP (World Food Programme)

WFP is the UN's food assistance agency, addressing hunger and food insecurity in emergencies. In Mozambique, WFP leads the Food Security and Livelihoods Cluster, providing food distributions to conflict-affected and disaster-impacted populations. The organization publishes reports on food security assessments, including IPC (Integrated Food Security Phase Classification) analyses that categorize the severity of food insecurity.

Key Focus: Food assistance, food security assessments, livelihoods support

6. INGD (Instituto Nacional de Gestão e Redução do Risco de Desastres)

INGD is Mozambique's National Institute for Disaster Management and Risk Reduction, the government agency responsible for coordinating disaster preparedness and response. INGD collects official data on disaster impacts, including casualty figures, number of people affected, and damage assessments. The institute works closely with international humanitarian organizations and publishes official government reports on natural disasters.

Key Role: Official government disaster statistics, national coordination of disaster response

These organizations work collaboratively to provide comprehensive coverage of Mozambique's humanitarian situation, with each bringing specialized expertise to address different aspects of the crisis.

Mozambique Humanitarian Reports & Resources

Mozambique Humanitarian Reports & Resources

Official Publications from International Organizations and Government Agencies

1. UN OCHA (United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs)

Coordinates humanitarian responses to emergencies and publishes comprehensive needs assessments and response plans.

2. UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund)

Focuses on children's needs in humanitarian crises, providing health, nutrition, education, and protection services.

3. ReliefWeb

Centralized platform aggregating humanitarian information from hundreds of organizations worldwide.

4. UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees)

Protects and assists refugees and internally displaced persons, providing shelter and protection services.

5. WFP (World Food Programme)

Addresses hunger and food insecurity in emergencies, leading food security and livelihoods interventions.

6. INGD (Instituto Nacional de Gestão e Redução do Risco de Desastres)

Mozambique's National Institute for Disaster Management, coordinating disaster preparedness and response.

Note: INGD reports are typically shared through government channels and partner organizations like OCHA and ReliefWeb.

Additional Resources

7. Humanitarian Response (Coordination Platform)

Inter-agency platform for humanitarian coordination and information management.

8. IPC (Integrated Food Security Phase Classification)

Global partnership providing food security and nutrition analysis for evidence-based decision making.