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Celina Mader, 18, with her son Bartholomew. Although only 18, Celina already carries a heavy burden of responsibility as both her parents are HIV positive. As well as nursing them, she is also bringing up her brother, sister and son [Annie Bungeroth]

More than 70% of its 19 million people live below the poverty line, with more than half the population living on less than $1 a day

Mozambique also remains highly dependent on external aid, receiving more than $500m per year. Essentially an agricultural country, the climate is predominantly semi-arid with a low annual rainfall.

Due to limited water irrigation systems across the country, agricultural production depends heavily on rain. But fluctuating weather patterns including cyclical droughts and floods have devastated agriculture in recent years, leading to hunger and misery for millions of people.

HIV infection among adults has steadily increased over the years, with rates higher in the central and the southern regions of the country.

Women are disproportionately affected, with young women between 20-24 years old living with HIV outnumbering men by four to one.

HIV and AIDS

All around the world, we are meeting the challenges of HIV and AIDS, which forms one of the biggest threats, not just to health, but to human development, on our planet

Anabelle Macucule, aged 18 yrs. Got to standard six at school but now works in the fields all day [Pieternella Pieterse]

Lettre du Mozambique

"Nous devons faire face au problème du coton dont le prix baisse d’année en année par suite des subventions reçues aux Etats-Unis"

Although only 18, Celina already carries a heavy burden of responsibility as both her parents are HIV positive. As well as nursing them, she is also bringing up her brother, sister and son in a drought-stricken region of Mozambique [Annie Bungeroth]

Standing alongside families in need

HIV volunteers offer a vital lifeline to thousands of families in remote rural areas of Mozambique – giving both practical and emotional support to those facing stigma and discrimination

Alia Ngovene and others in her community in Mozambique are standing up for their rights with help from CAFOD partners

Making connections

Across the world, we help people stand up for their rights, so that their voices are heard by people in power. Here are some stories from people who are making connections between poverty and power.

Accountability case study: Dukana

At CAFOD we work with all our partners, training and monitoring projects to ensure transparency and accountability. The Local Funds Monitoring Group in Dukana, Kenya, is an example of how we work to make aid efficient and corruption-free.

Published on 29/07/2003, last updated on 20/01/2012

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