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MOZAMBIQUE

Mozambique became a GCERF partner country in 2023 following the escalation of violent extremism in Cabo Delgado, which began in October 2017 when an extremist non-state armed group attacked a police station and district administration buildings in Mocímboa da Praia. Since then, the violence has expanded to other northern provinces, including Nampula and Cabo Delgado. Security forces, supported by international actors, continue efforts to stabilise the region, but the situation remains volatile.

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  • Cabo Delgado
  • Niassa
  • Nampula
Background and Context
Country Snapshot
Key Results
Investment Strategy
Story of Change
Background & Context

Understanding Violent
 Extremism in Mozambique

Despite continued efforts by the Government of Mozambique and its partners, violent extremism remains a key security and development challenge, particularly in the northern province of Cabo Delgado. Since the outbreak of violence in 2017, attacks by armed non-state actors have led to widespread displacement, disrupted livelihoods, and strained local governance structures. The government, with support from international actors, has combined security operations with humanitarian response and recovery initiatives to stabilise affected areas. However, ongoing insecurity and limited state presence in remote districts continue to undermine long-term peacebuilding, resilience, and the restoration of public trust in institutions.

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.

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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

Communities in the north are often perceived as having benefited less from national development efforts and from the use of local resources, which can contribute to grievances and reduce trust in public institutions, potentially increasing social tensions and instability.

Results at a Glance

Key Results

Total amount invested (USD)
$ 0 M
Grants
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Civil society organisations
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Young people at-risk of radicalisation actively engaged through youth clubs to strengthen cohesion and peacebuilding
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Young people at-risk of radicalisation, religious leaders and community leaders trained in conflict management and resolution to address grievances before VE groups can exploit them
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Young people at-risk of radicalisation received training on civic engagement, community development issues and PVE to increase their participation and voice in local decision-making
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Young people at-risk of radicalisation equipped with vocational skills, livelihood and entrepreneurship support to reduce their vulnerability to recruitment into violent extremism
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Investment & grant figures updated May 2026 · Programme results updated December 2025

Our Approach

Investment Strategy in Mozambique

Our IMPLEMENTING PARTNERS
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Promote social cohesion in the communities affected by violent extremism
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Provide economic opportunities for vulnerable children and youth to avoid joining non-state armed groups
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Increase awareness among community members on preventing violent extremism and strengthen the capacity of local authorities to develop and implement community-level preventive practices

Active Grants in Mozambique

Current Grants 3 Active
01 Association for Support and Legal Assistance to Communities
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Grant Overview
Amount
USD 1,200,000
Duration
Jan 2024 – Dec 2026
Implementing Partners
Principal Recipient
Association for Support and Legal Assistance to Communities (AAAJC)
Sub-Recipients
Associação Para o Desenvolvimento Sustentável (OLIPA – ODES)
Fórum das Organizações Femininas do Niassa (FOFeN)
União das Cooperativas Agro-Pecuarias do Distrito de Lichinga (UCA)
Programme Objectives
1
Increase sustainable incomes of young men and women.
2
Improve community members’ trust towards local public and private sector leadership and increase mainstreaming of PVE in local decision-making.
Areas of Implementation
Cabo Delgado (Metuge and Ancuabe) Nampula (Meconta) Niassa (Marrupa)
02 ActionAid Mozambique
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Grant Overview
Amount
USD 1,600,000
Duration
Jan 2024 – Dec 2026
Implementing Partners
Principal Recipient
ActionAid Mozambique
Sub-Recipients
Associação ASSANA
Associação Kuendeleya
Conselho Cristão de Moçambique - Delegação de Cabo delgado (CCM – CD)
Conselho Cristão de Mocambique-Delegação de Niassa (CCD-DDN)
Fundação Nunisa
Programme Objectives
1
Increase the sustainable incomes of young men and women.
2
Increase young people’s sense of empowerment.
3
Enhance trust and tolerance among youth from different religious and ethnic groups.
Areas of Implementation
Cabo Delgado (Chiure and Pemba) Nampula (Erati) Niassa (Lichinga)
03 MASC Foundation
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Grant Overview
Amount
USD 1,200,000
Duration
Jan 2024 – Dec 2026
Implementing Partners
Principal Recipient
MASC Foundation
Sub-Recipients
Associação de Desenvolvimento Comunitario Mukhaleiro (Mukhalihero)
Associação Multisectorial para o Desenvolvimento Sustentável (AMULTSDS)
Programme Objectives
1
Increase community participation and trust in the local government.
2
Improve interaction and trust between youth/community members across religious/ IDP-host communities.
Areas of Implementation
Cabo Delgado (Macomia and Quissanga) Nampula (Memba) Niassa (Mecula)
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