Mozambique

On May 10th, 2024, non-state armed groups attacked Macomia, a strategic town, displacing over 1,000 families and forcing the suspension of government and NGO activities. In early July, tensions escalated when a civilian was shot by Defense and Security Forces after curfew, triggering violent protests. Since May, an estimated 6,962 families have been without humanitarian […]

The recent assessment by IMPACT, through its initiative REACH in July 2024 highlights the impact of violence and displacement on the education system in Cabo Delgado province, Mozambique. Since the start of the year, attacks by non-state armed groups have disrupted the lives of thousands, with over 50,000 people displaced in April and May 2024 […]

IMPACT Initiatives, notably via its REACH, AGORA, and PANDA initiatives, is increasingly committing research efforts to inform the aid community on how to tackle climate risk. The objective? To identify evidence-based solutions that can be applied in fragile contexts to strengthen the resilience of communities. How? By conducting scientifically robust risk assessments, working with local actors to develop a better understanding of risk, and building local analytical and communication capacities.

The wind and rain had gone on for days, and they kept rising. By the 14th of March, winds had reached a speed of 195 kilometres per hour. The eye of the storm turned inland and over the coastal city of Beira. A city home to half a million people. This is the story of Cyclone Idai and REACH’s response to it.

Following cyclone Idai and its devastating impact on Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi, REACH has been deployed to Beira to support in the humanitarian response.

Following the destruction left behind by Cyclone Idai in Mozambique, a REACH assessment team was deployed to the affected areas to gather information on the community needs of the population, shaping the humanitarian response on the ground.

The July 2024 Humanitarian Situation Overview of Northeast Syria (NES) presents a detailed assessment of the pressing needs and conditions faced by communities across Aleppo, Ar-Raqqa, Al-Hasakeh, and Deir-ez-Zor. Conducted by REACH and IMPACT Initiatives, this assessment reveals significant gaps in basic services and infrastructure, particularly affecting internally displaced persons (IDPs) and host communities.    […]

The August 2024 Joint Market Monitoring Initiative (JMMI) led by REACH, an initiative of IMPACT, in support of the South Sudan Cash Working Group reveals significant challenges in market conditions across South Sudan. The report highlights dramatic price increases and barriers to market access that threaten food security.    Key findings show a sharp increase […]