Maputo — The German government has
made available 1.2 million euros (about 1.4 million US dollars) to support
households affected by drought in the southern Mozambican province of
Inhambane.
According to a German embassy press
release, this sum will be managed by two non-governmental organisations, namely
CARE and Welthungerhilfe (German Agrarian Action).
“The German government has provided
CARE and Welthungerhilfe with 700,000 euros and 500,000 euros, respectively, to
support the neediest households in Inhambane”, announced the release.
It is estimated that 1.4 million
people in Mozambique are in a state of food insecurity, and 43 per cent of
children suffer from chronic malnutrition.
“The population has no possibility of
making savings for difficult periods or for preparing to deal with climate
change”, added the release. “So the German government is also supporting
projects that seek to respond better to climate change”.
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