Sweden and children impacted by armed conflicts

Through this humanitarian food support, we hope to reach the most vulnerable communities in remote areas affected by the conflict”, said Mette Sunnergren, Swedish Ambassador to Mozambique. “Sweden is deeply concerned with the escalating conflict in Cabo Delgado and its devastating effects on food security and the well-being of the local population. This number has multiplied by 4 since March 2020. It will also provide the WFP-managed UN Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS) with the much-needed resources to transport emergency items and supplies for humanitarian assistance.Īccording to the Government, there are approximately 565,000 IDPs from Cabo Delgado as a result of the conflict and insecurity in the region. WFP will be able to use this funding to help reduce food insecurity for approximately 95,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) over the next two months in Northern Mozambique.

MAPUTO – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of SEK 30 million (US$3.5 million) from the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA) to help meet the food and nutrition needs of people affected by the conflict in Cabo Delgado.

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Sweden and children impacted by armed conflicts