The violence in Cabo Delgado started in October 2017 when violent extremists attacked a police station and district administration buildings in Mocimboa da Praia. The conflict has escalated in the years since and there are ongoing efforts by security forces to stabilize the province. The situation in Cabo Delgado is estimated to have displaced 1.3 million people, many of whom have moved to the neighbouring provinces of Niassa and Nampula.

In Mozambique, the drivers behind violent extremism are complex, but three of the most widely identified are: socio-economic hardships, lack of sense of purpose and perceived marginalisation. GCERF began investing in the country in 2024 and till date USD 4 million has been invested to address these drivers and strengthen community resilience against violent extremism.