This alarming figure represents the second-largest wave of displacement in Cabo Delgado since the onset of the conflict in , underscoring the deepening humanitarian crisis in the area. The violence has seen a horrifying increase, with affected communities bearing the brunt of these relentless attacks.
We didn't bring anything with us, just the clothes on our backs. It's not just me, there's nine of us from my family, including the little ones. We're all in this together, trying to stay safe and keep each other going," shares Carlota, a displaced woman. Responding to this humanitarian emergency, the International Organization for Migration IOM has been at the forefront, providing essential aid to over 22, recently displaced individuals.
The organization's multifaceted approach includes managing displacement sites, delivering shelter, healthcare, mental health support, and coordinating a multifaceted response to meet the escalating needs. Despite these efforts, the magnitude of the crisis continues to outstrip available resources, highlighting a gap that urgently needs to be addressed.
Our resources, including essential items, are dwindling rapidly, threatening to leave thousands already in vulnerable situation at risk, including women, children, and the elderly. The escalating crisis has placed a considerable strain on IOM's Mobile Teams and Clinics, which are instrumental in providing health, nutrition, and psychosocial support across affected districts.
The rising demand for mental health services and increased protection efforts against Gender-Based Violence and Sexual Exploitation and Abuse further compounds the urgency for enhanced support capabilities. Despite substantial on-the-ground efforts to accommodate new arrivals and ensure coordinated response efforts, a significant funding shortfall jeopardizes the continuation of essential services.
