Joana recieves food assistance at the administrative post of Maganja da Costa (Copyright: WFP/Naomi Scott)

Mozambique: Families Take Stock After Floods Submerge Farms

Despite an excellent harvest of rice in the fields, Joana Latila and her husband, who support four grandchildren, found themselves without immediate access to food.

Overview

Despite having made some impressive strides forward, Mozambique faces serious challenges. Much of its rural population is impoverished and food-insecure. The country is prone to a wide range of natural hazards which regularly cause major damage and disrupt economic growth.

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Country at a glance 2012
Planned Beneficiaries667,199
Beneficiary needs (mt)34,174
Beneficiary needs ($US)36,942,165