MOZAMBIQUE

BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT

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.  

OUR INVESTMENT STRATEGY IN MOZAMBIQUE

The primary objectives of GCERF’s investment are:

  • strengthening the resilience of communities in Northern Mozambique against radicalisation, recruitment and exploitation by violent extremists
  • providing economic opportunities for vulnerable youth

GCERF funds programmes that:

Increase mainstreaming of preventing violent extremism in local decision-making

Increase sustainable incomes of young men and women

Improve community members' trust towards local public and private sector leadership

KEY FIGURES

(cumulative from 2024 to March 2025)

Grants
0
Civil society organisations
0
Total amount invested (in USD)
0 M
individuals at risk of radicalisation by extremist groups trained in conflict sensitivity, critical thinking, conflict resolution and early detection of signs of radicalisation
0
individuals at-risk of radicalisation received livelihood, economic or material support, undermining the economic driver of recruitment
0

AREAS WHERE WE WORK

Cabo Delgado, Niassa, Nampula

Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable Development Goals

Peace, Justice & Strong Institution

Peace, Justice & Strong Institution

No Poverty

Quality Education

Quality Education

Gender Equality

Gender Equality

Decent Work & Economic Growth

Decent Work & Economic Growth

Reduced Inequalities

Reduced Inequalities

Partnership for The Goals

Partnership for The Goals

These goals are based on those set forward in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nation Member States in 2015