IOM Mozambique will continue to implement the DTM countrywide, targeting different types of displacement. For more details of IOM's operational capacity in country, please see the IOM Capacity section. Tropical cyclone Eloise. Environmental conditions are conducive for significant or even rapid strengthening before landfall on the evening of January 22 (LT) or the morning of January 23 over the city of Beira, ravaged by Tropical Cyclone "Idai" in 2019. It was followed by Cyclone Kenneth on Apr. Supporting the development and implementation of Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response plans, as well as Standard Operating Procedures for the coordination and operations at PoEs during public health and other crises; Contributing to the formation/adaptation of existing, evidence-informed, policies and programmes to ensure safe, regular and orderly migration through a better understanding of migrant smuggling and trafficking dynamics, including the evolving routes, stakeholders, modes of exploitations, and migrants’ vulnerabilities in light of the rapidly changing border situation due to crises. Community-based organisation capacitated to provide MHPSS support and livelihood opportunities to the most vulnerable groups of the displaced populations; , by strengthening community-based MHPSS interventions focusing on children, and build the capacities of child and health services to improve the access of children to such services through targeted trainings, on-the-job coaching and coordination efforts. Copyright © 2021 IPS-Inter Press Service. Would you consider a $20.00 contribution today that will help to keep the IPS news wire active? Finally, complex communicable disease outbreaks such as most recently the COVID-19 pandemic caused government and humanitarian actors to be doubly taxed by having to manage the compounding effects of several crises at once. On 23 January, Cyclone … Tropical Cyclone Eloise is intensifying and is expected to make landfall at 0300 UTC on 23 January in Mozambique, as the equivalent of a category 2 strength on the Saffir Simpson scale. Tropical Cyclone "Eloise" is moving WSW over the Mozambique Channel, towards the central coast of Mozambique. It will further include further key interventions: IOM aims to support the government and humanitarian partners to provide an effective operational response to ongoing and sudden-onset emergencies in Mozambique. All distribution and hygiene promotion activities will be implemented following national guidelines on COVID-19 preventive measures, such as physical distancing. Cacinda says that the economic situation could impact the ruling party’s reputation in the next general elections. This also includes: (i) capacity-building of disaster risk management committees; (ii) basic community-based disaster mitigation measures in priority locations; (iii) multi-hazard identification and mapping of risks; and (v) revision of disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM) plans and contingency planning, including simulation exercises, when/as required; IOM aims to support the government and humanitarian partners to provide an effective, Ensuring preparedness and response with emergency relief items stockpiling as part of the c, the common pipeline mechanisms which will be reinforced by the Online Tracking System for Common Pipeline Requests. In Central Mozambique, over 104,000 people continue to live in resettlement sites and accommodation centres as a result of the 3 cyclones that have hit the same … The interventions strongly focus on communities at risk of displacement due to natural disasters or insecurity and will strongly involve community engagement to ensure people, IOM Mozambique’s work on DRR will contribute to the government’s efforts to implement the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030. . In particular, the d, isplacements resulting from the deterioration of the security environment in Cabo Delgado have compounded already. Cyclone Idai, which made landfall in eastern Mozambique on March 14, is the worst natural disaster to hit southern Africa in two decades. Through its integrated approach targeting priority displacement sites and areas receiving new arrivals, the multi-sector approach will include protection, medical and MHPSS support to respond to the needs of affected households and the most vulnerable individuals. Cyclone Eloise has affected 250,000 people in the Mozambique port city of Beira and surrounding areas and damaged or destroyed 76 health centers … But resultant devastation caused by the cyclones could impact the country’s elections as concerns are raised over whether the southern African nation can properly hold the ballot scheduled for later this year. Some more than others. It is also intended to ensure food security, provide social protection and provide early warning systems in the communities affected by the cyclones. Eloise hit poor communities in central Mozambique that had barely recovered from cyclone Idai in 2019, which killed more than 1,000 people. For the emergency and recovery response, IOM coordinates with the National Institute of Disaster Management (INGC) and relevant ministries per programmatic area, such as the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Gender and Social Action, Internally displaced populations in host communities, temporary and relocation sites, host communities themselves affected by insecurity, as well as migrants and people at risk of displacement due, Displaced populations in Northern and Central Mozambique are living both in host communities, displacement and resettlement sites. IOM’s DRR programmes will integrate mobility-based strategies in efforts to reduce disaster risk and strengthen resilience. There are 527,975 internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Cabo Delgado, Niassa, Nampula, Zambezia and Sofala Provinces as a result of the conflict (IOM DTM Round 7). Key programmatic activities include: Insecurity, displacement and natural disasters cause significant psychological and social suffering to affected populations, particularly in the medium to long-term. Maputo, Mozambique, 12 March, 2021 – Two years after Cyclone Idai left a trail of destruction across parts of Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi, Mozambique is once again battling with cyclone recovery and lack of funding. But people have started to return to the devastated city and are picking up the pieces of their lives. Tropical cyclone “Dineo”, which struck Wednesday on the East coast of Mozambique, killed at least seven people. MAPUTO, May 20 2019 (IPS) - Mozambique, which was affected by an unprecedented two tropical cyclones over a matter of weeks, is still reeling from the impact a month after the latest disaster. Of this, 350 million dollars is allocated to Mozambique. IOM’s DRR programmes will integrate mobility-based strategies in efforts to reduce disaster risk and strengthen resilience. Key interventions include: IOM works in close collaboration with the National Migration Service (SENAMI) on interventions at the points of entry (PoEs), with SENAMI being the coordinating entity of relevant government actors at the borders. In addition, the Mozambique Tributary Authority says that between 2016 and 2017, more than 2,900 companies closed their doors due to the economic crisis and unemployment has risen. In addition, the well-being of mobile populations and socio-economic impacts, such as the loss of employment opportunities, loss of remittances as well as mobility restrictions and displacement and insecurity contexts, have largely compounded pre-existing vulnerabilities of migrants, including migrants workers, as well as displaced populations, within and across borders. This is done in coordination with partners thorough the clusters led by IOM as well through its operational capacities for its programmes. DTM figures from September 2020 indicate the displacement of 7,780 IDPs due to the attacks in the central area. Health facilities in crises affected areas in Northern and Central Mozambique are under pressure due to increased demand for services and lack of resources and capacity to cope with the increased catchment population due to displacement. Engaging communities in culturally appropriate activities that promote well-being and reconciliation; Conducting social cohesion messaging campaigns through culturally relevant media; Implementing small-scale infrastructure projects prioritized by communities to incentivise peace and social cohesion in communities; Supporting civil society to facilitate dialogues for peace in communities. Tropical Cyclone Dineo hit Mozambique on Wednesday. Cyclones Idai and Kenneth made landfall amid an economic downturn that has affected the country since 2015 when the government’s programme partners decided to withdraw their support for the state budget, due to the discovery of hidden debts. And it has become worse due the cyclones Idai and Kenneth,” António Sabonete, a trader who sells clothes in Tete, central Mozambique, tells IPS. Mozambique, which was affected by an unprecedented two tropical cyclones over a matter of weeks, is still reeling from the impact a month after the latest disaster. In mid-March 2019, a devastating cyclone tore through Madagascar, Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe, killing hundreds of people so far and causing massive flooding. Priority will be given in providing NFIs that have durable lifespans and could support the recovery of IDPs in the medium term; Provision of emergency shelters to families in host communities or relocation sites to achieve minimum standards on a timely basis; For those in situations of protracted displacement and the host community, IOM will maximise the effectiveness of the response by using cash-based interventions (CBI) or livelihood strategies where markets are available and functioning; Direct shelter construction or reconstruction, including materials, technical and labour support, will be provided for the most vulnerable households living in areas with disfunction or with inexistant markets, or high exposure to insecurity or natural hazards. IOM Mozambique’s work on DRR will contribute to the government’s efforts to implement the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030. Ensuring the provision of and access to high-quality MHPSS services. Key programmatic interventions will be tailored depending on the context and include: Stabilization activities, psychosocial resilience and supporting protective networks as key factors in promoting dialogue with communities and preventing violence in insecurity affected areas; Providing sustainable continuity of care with regards to MHPSS services in sites and host communities; Strengthening community actors and networks, including social integration activities to address identity changes and marginalisation in Sofala and Manica Provinces; Rebuilding relations of trust between displaced populations in resettlement sites and surrounding communities. Cyclone Idai made landfall on Mar. The storm damaged and destroyed farmland, vital infrastructure and thousands of homes, dealing another devastating blow to families still trying to put their lives together after Cyclone Idai struck, less than two years ago. A tropical cyclone can impact the economy, environment and society. Parts of South Africa and Zimbabwe await the fury of the storm. Due to the dynamic context of operations, IOM will combine mobile and static teams to promote flexibility to respond immediately to rising needs and reach hard-to-reach areas; of the shelter/NFI pipeline immediate life-saving emergency shelter and NFIs kits will be distributed to the most vulnerable in temporary sites and host communities based on needs assessments. Economist Manuel Victorino recognises that the difficulties in spending money on the elections and on relief efforts. The World Bank stated before the cyclones that, “Mozambique continues to be in default of its Eurobond and the two previously undisclosed loans.”. Because locals development plans should be made that include issues of climate change as a priority approach,” Cabinda tells IPS. IOM has a long-standing partnership with the Government of Mozambique and coordinates its activities with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation (MINEC) on a regular basis. The current response capacities cover seven affected provinces through an array of interventions such as peacebuilding and community resilience, DTM, CCCM, health, protection, MHPSS and Shelter/NFI and early recovery activities as well as the promotion of durable solutions. IOM Mozambique’s Peacebuilding and Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration programme aims both to prevent and resolve tension and insecurity. Profound Reform or Redundancy – United Nations’ Quandary? Despite this intermittent violence, the Demobilization, Disarmament, and Reintegration (DDR) exercise as stipulated by the August Peace Accord has proceeded, targeting over 5,000 former combatants. IOM has a long-standing partnership with the Government of Mozambique and coordinates its activities with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation (MINEC) on a regular basis. These programmatic responses focus on understanding the root causes and addressing the social, economic, resource or political dynamics that drive insecurity and tension. It does so by addressing these as drivers of displacement and by supporting sustainable peace and reintegration. In the design, implementation and monitoring of its interventions, IOM also ensures robust coordination and engagement with communities at the local, district and provincial levels. Despite the sharp rise in debt, the Mozambican economy was expected to rise around 4 percent this year, against 3,3 percent of 2018, according to the International Monetary Fund. critically required in 2021. Continued camp coordination and camp management (CCCM) activities and rapid response thus continue to be critically required in 2021. Myrta Kaulard, the UN's resident coordinator in Mozambique, also said 18,000 people had been internally displaced after Cyclone Eloise made landfall in the early hours of Saturday. community consultations, especially women and girls and persons with disabilities, to ensure any barriers and risks related to accessing these facilities are identified and mitigated (e.g. Mozambique, which was affected by an unprecedented two tropical cyclones over a matter of weeks, is still reeling from the impact a month after the latest disaster. Key programmatic areas include: ensure core coordination mechanisms are in place and continue to adequately support the coordination of service providers, advocacy and information management as well as. It aims to build on the coping capacities of beneficiaries to strengthen the resilience of IDPs and other affected populations and at-risk communities. direct assistance and counselling to the most vulnerable IDPs, including people with disabilities, and survivors of GBV or trafficking; IOM’s WASH interventions aim at improving access to sufficient and safe WASH services for insecurity-affected populations, as well as improving hygiene practices in displacement sites and host communities in northern Mozambique. Tropical cyclone Dineo slammed into coastal districts of Mozambique on February 15, 2017, bringing heavy rain, a storm surge and winds reaching 130 km/h. But FRELIMO recently publicly condemned corruption and accusations of such from within the party, appealing to justice authorities to continue investigating these cases. 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