The Mozambican government has launched an advance payment of the Basic Social Subsidy for families in vulnerable situations to mitigate the effects of drought associated with the El Niño phenomenon. The initiative was announced on Wednesday, 11 November, in Massingir, Gaza province, under the auspices of the Ministry of Labour, Gender and Social Action (MTGAS).
The programme, led by Secretary of State for Gender and Social Action Abdul Razak Esmail Amuzá, aims to support approximately 234,000 households across eight provinces, including Maputo, Gaza, Inhambane, Manica, Sofala, Tete, Cabo Delgado, and Nampula. In the Massingir district, where the initiative was launched, 3,199 households will benefit from this support.
The intervention, executed by the National Institute of Social Action (INAS), prioritises households headed by children, women with dependents, elderly individuals, persons with disabilities, bedridden individuals, and heads of households temporarily incapacitated.
By implementing this advance payment, the government seeks to enhance the resilience of the most vulnerable families against climate-related risks, thereby lessening the impact of drought on their living conditions.
