The World Food Programme (WFP) has confirmed that Japan is offering assistance to Mozambique in the form of $1.5 million (¥200 million Japanese yen) in food aid, which includes rice and canned fish.
This crucial support comes at a time when 3.3 million people in the country are suffering from acute food insecurity.
Kimura Hajime, Japan’s Ambassador to Mozambique, stated, “This new food contribution, in close partnership with the World Food Programme, reflects our strong commitment to Mozambique and our friendship.”
According to a statement by the World Food Programme, the conflict in northern Mozambique since 2017 has caused immeasurable suffering, resulting in tragic loss of lives and livelihoods.
The crisis has forced countless families to abandon their homes and lands. While nearly 570,000 people have returned to their homes, more than 850,000 people remain internally displaced. Both groups require ongoing support to rebuild their lives and regain self-sufficiency.
Antonella Daprile, the Country Director for the World Food Programme in Mozambique, remarked, “With rising food prices and increasing operational costs, conflict-affected individuals are facing even greater hardships. We express our deepest gratitude to the people of Japan, who have consistently set an example by extending a helping hand to the people of Mozambique.”
It’s noteworthy that the Japanese government is one of the most significant partners in providing assistance to the World Food Programme in Mozambique.
With this latest contribution, the third this year, Japan’s total contributions to the activities of the World Food Programme in Mozambique have reached $24.7 million over the past four years.
