AMU Strengthens Partnerships for Climate Resilience and Drought Preparedness in Central Mozambique

AMU joins government and development partners in Gorongosa to coordinate preparedness for the 2026/2027 rainy season, as rainfall shortages are expected across the region.

Gorongosa, Sofala – Associação Mãos Unidas (AMU) took part in a technical coordination meeting convened by the Regional Water Administration for the Centre (ARA-Centro) in Gorongosa. The meeting brought together government institutions, district authorities and development partners to agree on joint preparedness measures ahead of the 2026/2027 rainy season.

Participants focused on expected rainfall shortages and their likely effects on central Mozambique. Discussions covered sustainable water resource management, climate-resilient agriculture and better coordination between institutions so that vulnerable communities are protected from the potential impacts of both drought and flooding.

Solar irrigation and community engagement in Nhamatanda

AMU presented its ongoing work in Nhamatanda District, where it combines community engagement with solar-powered irrigation. The aim is to give farming households more reliable access to water and reduce their dependence on erratic rainfall.

New anticipatory action project for Guro District

AMU also said it is developing an anticipatory action project in Guro District, Manica Province, under the OCHA Mozambique Humanitarian Fund (MHF). The intervention is designed to build community resilience before climate shocks occur. It has four main lines of work:

Improving access to water for households and agricultural production
Promoting climate-smart agricultural practices
Rehabilitating water supply systems
Promoting hygiene in at-risk communities
Anticipatory action means acting on forecasts before a crisis peaks. It is becoming a central approach in humanitarian response in Mozambique, which is among the countries most exposed to climate-related shocks in Southern Africa.

Continued collaboration

AMU reaffirmed its commitment to working with ARA-Centro, local authorities and other stakeholders on preparedness and resilience. The organisation stressed that coordinated, early action is essential to protect lives and livelihoods in communities vulnerable to drought and flooding.

Together, we can build more resilient communities!