A combination of an economic slowdown, rising food prices, climate change and instability in neighboring countries meant that there were few positive changes for Mozambique’s poor in 2009. While overall levels of poverty are falling, inequality is on the increase and living standards for the extreme poor are on the decline.
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Mother and child attend Concern-supported clinic, Mozambique. |
Concern’s work in Mozambique
Concern has been working in Mozambique since 1984 and is implementing livelihoods, education and HIV and AIDS programs.
- EDUCATION—Working with 18 schools to improve access to quality education for the poorest
- LIVELIHOODS—Helping the rural poor gain access to resources and participate in planning
- HIV and AIDS—Improving awareness, reducing stigma and advocating for change in the community
Mozambique at a Glance
Area: 802,000 sq km
Population: 20.05 m
GDP per Capita: US $802
Infant mortality (per thousand births): 105
Life Expectancy: 47.8
Living with HIV and AIDS: 1,500,000
Literacy Rate: 44.4%
Access to safe water: 42%
Human Development Rank: 172 (out of 182)
Global Hunger Rank/Index*: 68 / 25.3