The peace agreements of 1992 ended the ongoing conflicts of a decade of anti-colonial struggle and two decades of civil war in Mozambique.   The population of Mozambique remains impaired by the presence of landmines, and must struggle to regain their lives.  The Mozambique Landmine Impact Survey, completed in May of 2001, identified 172 “recent” landmine casualties, with a total of 2,145.  This should only be taken as a general estimate; the report acknowledged that this number is understated, as many communities simply reported ‘many’ casualties without being able to provide specific numbers.  71% of recent incidents occurred during “economic activities”- such as collecting food and water, farming, herding or household work.  The numbers of people who are dependent on survivors- children, parents, etc- multiply the amount of people who are impacted.  The survey indicated that virtually every part of Mozambique experiences negative social and economic consequences from landmines and UXOs.

According to the Landmine Survivors Network, facilities meant to meet the medical needs of landmine survivors are inadequate and in many cases, inaccessible. Mozambique is currently dependent on international funding to maintain and improve their health care infrastructure.

Survivor Assistance Partner

Adopt-A-Minefield has helped landmine survivors by providing support to the following project:

MOZ-SA-LSN

The Landmine Survivors Network in Mozambique helps to integrate survivors back into the workforce by providing them with new skills, peer support and the means to help them reclaim their lives.  The Landmine Survivors Network's Economic Reintegration program in Mozambique offers reintegration support through job training and small business development.  LSN starts new group income generation projects in areas like milling and bread-making.  LSN- Mozambique has partnered with two local organizations, the Ceramic Association and FORZA.  LSN provides The Ceramic Association with computers, sewing materials and carpentry materials to enhance the quality of vocational training.  FORZA offers small business counseling.