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Mozambique

Kapulanas for sale at a stall in Gurue Market.  Kapulanas are large squares of material which can be used in many ways including as clothing and for carrying babies. mural showing the Portuguese invading Mozambique
a tea-picker on a plantation in northern Mozambique boys selling samosas on the city streets

Why were 5,700 primary schools destroyed in Mozambique? Why was it too dangerous for farmers to walk to their fields, or for children to collect water? Read on and you’ll find out. You’ll also discover how Mozambicans are overcoming these problems.

History – a brief summary of major events in the country's past, including the effects of war

Geography & Environment – a look at Mozambique's geographic location and important physical features

People & Society – information about what it's like to live in Mozambique

Factfile – a collection of interesting facts and figures

Oxfam in Mozambique – a summary of Oxfam's work and history in Mozambique including:

 

Introduction ||  History ||  Geography & Environment
 People & Society || Factfile || Oxfam in Mozambique

Photos: Jenny Matthews, Joel Chiziane and Carlos Mhula/Oxfam

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