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Oxfam Australia has been working in Mozambique for more than 20 years to reduce poverty and build a better life for people. We support partner organisations in Maputo, Gaza, Inhambane and Sofala provinces to reduce the devastating impact of HIV and AIDS; develop sustainable food production and livelihoods; promote active citizenship; and advocate for social and economic justice.
Our focus
HIV and AIDS
Mozambique has the tenth highest HIV prevalence rate in the world (16.2 percent). In 2005 it was estimated that some 1.8 million Mozambicans are living with HIV, of which 140,000 are children.
We work with local partner organisations to reduce the impact of HIV and AIDS in their communities by increasing access to prevention, care and mitigation services, and ensuring the rights of people living with HIV and AIDS are protected.
For example, we are working with the Mozambique Network of AIDS Service Organisations to improve the quality of technical support available and to help network members to challenge gender inequity and protect the rights of people living with HIV and AIDS.
Sustainable livelihoods and food security
HIV and AIDS have had a significant impact on people's ability to access food by affecting the livelihoods of the most productive family and community members; their ability to work and earn income is reduced and as a consequence many must sell assets in return for food and medication.
We seek to help vulnerable communities highly affected by the HIV epidemic to adapt strategies that increase household and community resilience and improve livelihoods.
For example, we are working with the Uniao Nacional dos Camponeses (UNAC) – 1,000 affiliated associations and co-operatives – in Funhalouro district, Inhambane province, to help communities achieve sustainable food production, respond to HIV and AIDS and manage local resources.
Active citizenship
We are working to support civil society organisations’ engagement in good governance processes, to build capacity within the civil society sector, and to strengthen the ability of our partners to monitor government policies on planning and poverty reduction strategies.
Advocacy
Globally, gender is a key determinant of poverty and injustice and it is women who are most often and most seriously disadvantaged. Through our joint work with other Oxfams, we are seeking to improve women's leadership and participation in decision making and working with men to change their attitudes and behaviours to achieve gender justice.
We are also working with other Oxfams to hold the government accountable for the provision of essential services so that people living in poverty are able to realise their rights to accessible and affordable healthcare, education, water and sanitation.
Responding to emergencies and disaster management
When natural disasters strike, we move quickly to provide life-saving assistance to people in need. Once the immediate danger has passed, we work to rebuild lives and reduce the risk of future disasters.
For example, in February 2007, the Zambezi river burst its banks, displacing around 90,000 people. Many lost their homes to the water, along with their crops and livestock. We provided clean water and sanitation facilities to those forced to live in temporary camps. Our work included digging pit latrines, pumping clean water and promoting public health.
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Stories & photos
A caring lifeline
For many people living with HIV, ignorance, isolation and loneliness can kill quicker than the virus itself. But in Mozambique, home-based caregivers are making vital connections that are saving lives.
Amelia's story of hope
Home-based care is providing hope to Amelia and thousands of others living with HIV, who are otherwise isolated from the community.
A place to belong
A community support group in Mozambique is helping people living with HIV gain a renewed sense of hope and belonging.
Singing for their supper
One of our partners in Mozambique is changing the way it works in light of soaring HIV and AIDS rates.
Antonio's story
Antonio Supuleta lives in Maputo. In 2002 he found out he was HIV positive and became a founding member of our partner organisation, Tinhena. This is his story.
