Mozambique

More than half the population in rural Mozambique have no access to clean drinking water. Helvetas has been active in Mozambique since 1979, supporting local communities in building wells and other potable water facilities as well as latrines. Helvetas also promotes farmers' organizations and vocational training for young people.
  • Capital
    Maputo
  • Area
    801,590 km²
  • Poverty rate*
    49% of the population live under the poverty line of $1.90 per day
  • UN DEVELOPMENT INDEX*
    Rank: 185 out of 193
  • Population
    33,420,619
  • People supported per year
    663,889
  • Thematic focus
    WASH & Water Governance
    Private Sector Development
    Climate & Disaster Resilience
    Humanitarian Response
    Vocational Skills Development
* Source: UN Data

Water for all

More than half the population in rural Mozambique have no access to clean drinking water. Dirty water is a threat to health and even life. Helvetas has been active in Mozambique since 1979, enabling people primarily in the northern provinces to get access to clean drinking water by building wells and other potable water facilities as well as latrines. We work closely together with rural communities and regional authorities to guarantee the sustainability of these infrastructure projects.

Helvetas supports the formation of local water management committees, which are in charge of the maintenance of the facilities and the fair distribution of this vital resource. Women attend literacy courses and join these committees and, in doing so, participate in public life. Helvetas also supports various cultural projects, such as radio programs, stage plays and dance pieces, that heighten political awareness and promote civic engagement among the population of Mozambique.

Better seed to increase productivity

Due to the lack of adequate infrastructure as well as farming supplies and equipment, the productivity of small farmers in Mozambique is very low. They are also often embroiled in conflicts over the government’s sales of fertile land to foreign investors. Malnutrition is widespread. To  overcome these obstacles and improve the situation, Helvetas promotes the formation of farmers’ organizations, which procure improved seeds and new technologies to reduce postharvest losses. Thanks to increased productivity as a result, smallholders can sell part of their crops. We support them in processing and marketing their produce.

Vocational training for young people

Another point of main effort for us in Mozambique is vocational training. Young people get practically oriented training that enables them to find a decently-paid job or start up a small enterprise of their own. Our training programs prioritize the integration of young people with disabilities.

Visit the website of Helvetas Mozambique.

The country programme in Mozambique is co-funded by the SDC programme contribution.

Our Projects in Mozambique

 If you would like to know more about our work in Mozambique, click on each project for details.

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Mozambique WASH & Water Governance

Small towns water supply

Mozambique Education and Vocational Skills

Training for the Real Working World

© Water for food
Global Voice, Inclusion & Cohesion

Tackling Corruption in the Water Sector

Global Private Sector Development

Postharvest Management in Sub-Saharan Africa

Mozambique Humanitarian Response

WASH Activities for IDPs and Host Communities

Mozambique WASH Services

Health Promotion in Cabo Delgado

Mozambique Education and Vocational Skills

Young people assert themselves in work life

Private Sector Development

Youth need access to reliable, fairly paid jobs to break the cycle of poverty. Helvetas creates partnerships and promotes policies that build more inclusive economies.

WASH & Water Governance

The most vulnerable communities suffer from dirty and scarce water. Annually we help up to 500,000 people get new access to drinking water and basic sanitation.

Voice, Inclusion & Cohesion

In many countries where we work, men and women are unable to claim their rights and participate actively in decision-making processes.
Contact

HELVETAS MOZAMBIQUE
Avenida Vladimir Lenine
Nº 174
1106 Maputo
Mozambique

Phone: +258 21 487 787/8
E-Mail: mozambique@helvetas.org