East and Southern Africa
MOZAMBIQUE
- Cabo Delgado
- Niassa
- Nampula
Background & Context
Understanding Violent
Extremism in Mozambique
GCERF'S UNIQUE INVESTMENT MODEL
Country
Support Mechanism
GCERF pioneers a unique model of investment designed to promote a whole-of-society approach and ensure the sustainability of our programmes. Under this model, in each partner country, we support national governments in establishing a steering committee called the Country Support Mechanism (CSM).
In Mozambique, the CSM (Mecanismo Nacional de Apoio, or MNA) is chaired by the Agency for the Integrated Development of the North (ADIN), with representatives from the ministries of Defence, Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Interior, Justice, Constitutional and Religious Affairs, as well as Gender, Children and Social Action. This mechanism provides strategic direction to GCERF and the programmes we fund, ensuring accountability, results and alignment with national strategies.
Key Drivers of Violent Extremism
Socio-economic hardships
High poverty levels, unemployment, and limited access to education, healthcare, and basic infrastructure create conditions of vulnerability that can be exploited by armed groups.
Lack of sense of purpose
Young people who have few livelihood prospects or pathways for social mobility are more susceptible to recruitment by groups that offer income, status, or a sense of belonging.
Perceived marginalisation
Results at a Glance
Key Results
Investment & grant figures updated May 2026 · Programme results updated December 2025
Our Approach
Investment Strategy in Mozambique
Our IMPLEMENTING PARTNERS
Promote social cohesion in the communities affected by violent extremism
Provide economic opportunities for vulnerable children and youth to avoid joining non-state armed groups
