Mozambique
Throughout its recent history Mozambique has been beaten by colonial rule, civil war and famine.
After independence in 1975 Mozambique was drawn into the struggle against white rule in Rhodesia and South Africa. Many groups used Mozambique to launch attacks within neighboring countries.
Almost a million Mozambicans died from fighting and famine between 1977 and 1992. It was a war that ruined the economy, the countryside and left it with thousands of landmines and amputees.
In 1992 a peace deal was struck and this was followed by stability and rapid economic growth for one of the world's poorest countries. However, it suffered serious setbacks when in 2000 and 2001 it was hit by floods that impacted about a quarter of the population and destroyed much of its infrastructure.
In 2002, a severe drought hit many central and southern parts of the country, including previously flood-stricken areas. Poverty remains widespread, with more than 50% of Mozambicans living on less than $1 a day.
Source: BBC News
- Fact Sheet…basic info about the country
- CLWR's Involvement…a description of CLWR's program
- Projects…information about specific projects
- Photo Gallery…photos from CLWR program locations and the country in general
- Donate to Mozambique…direct link to online donation
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