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This action aims to follow up and follow on the previous UE co-funded Project (MOZ286) in 3 districts of Tete Province, namely: Cassoca, Nhatsanga and Chissua. With this Project our partner UPCT (Uniao Provincial dos Camponeses de Tete) is going to strengthen a common understanding of existing legal frameworks and policies amongst companies, communities and other stakeholders in reference to land rights during mining exploration or expropriation. On one hand it will strengthen the capacities of local CSOs, and communities with regard to land rights on the other it will improve legal practices of mining companies also through a close collaboration of duty bearers. Moreover the Project will respond to some urgent needs - mainly linked to food security and agricultural productivity - of the communities affected by mining exploration.
Raizing Voices Project - Strengthenign capacities of religious leaders to defend communities rights
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Mozambique is amongst the world ten powerest countries, with a population estimated around 23 millio millions of whom over 54% leave under the poverty line and 70% in rural areas, where the development process runs at a very low speed . The country is reach in mineral resources as many prospection studies revealed and, that lead the government prioritize the growth of the economy sustained by minerals accelerated exploration. Although the country has not an internally established capacity to develop projects of minerals. This lead the Government of Mozambique to approve legislation that facilitate external investors in the mining industry. For effect special economic trade zones such as Moma, Moatize Nacala and others, were established. The quality of minerals found in Mozambique grounds, associated with easy access to labour force, easing taxing legislation and inexperience of the government in negotiating minerals exploration contracts attracted big multi-national companies such as Vale do Rio Doce, Riversdale Mining, Rio Tinto, Jindal, ERNC, ANADARCO, SASOL among others. Although the country is experiencing a continuous economic growth with much better projections for the future, resulting from development of the mining industry, there are negative impacts from the activity in Mozambique poor population’s economy, cultural, environment and other social sphere. There are several examples in Tete, of communities who have been resettled in new living areas due to mining projects, although basic resettlement conditions, including promises made to communities were not observed. Priority given by the Government of Mozambique and the province of Tete has been also resulting in relegation of poor communities’ priorities (such as agriculture, food security, employment, shelter, transport and health) to third plans. Most charcoal mining projects are implementing on open sky process, producing huge amount of dust that affects communities crop production, water and health. The run for minerals extraction industry other mega-projects had been taken for granted, in a luck of necessary knowledge and preparation for the Mozambique Government and, on the other hand the reality of clientelist and patrimonial state. Contracts for most, if not all projects have been signed without observing some basic legal principals to ensure a fear bit, on benefit of the poorest and directly affected populations. For instance most of these projects are not being properly taxed and there are no clearly defined corporate social responsibility rules that would ensure an inclusive development (identified to be the main aim in poverty reduction in the country). Socially, it is verifiable widespread discontent of the people, land conflicts, production in less fertile areas with reduced production volumes and yields, reduced access to markets and business opportunities, more difficulties in transportation and communications and worst living conditions. FBO, the Interfaith Platform for Transparency and Good Governance, proposes this project precisely as a contribution to meet the challenges in the current context of communities affected by mining projects in Mozambique and in the province of Tete prominently. Religious institutions in Mozambique enjoy a potential strong influence on the common people and as well as the effect of the first, in the organs of the state. That this potential should be very well used in the project.
THE TRUE OWNERS OF THE LAND"
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Archdiocese of Nampula, Mozambique: works in five different pastoral regions namely: Nampula, Iapala, Angoche, Namaita and Meconta a universe of 43 parishes and various communities in particular Malema District, Ribaué, Mecuburi, Nampula and Rapale. Approximately four hundred thousand families in the districts in which the project intends to perform depend exclusively on producing in agriculture, the most common crops: beans, maize, cassava, cashew, sugar, according to the study by the Provincial Directorate of Agriculture in Nampula on 2007. In rural areas, agriculture is the main source of income, but with the major low productivity. Families can hardly meet their basic nutritional needs, besides being vulnerable to bad weather. In the face of floods and droughts, farmers are among the most exposed to food insecurity groups, since they have few alternatives to generate income beyond agriculture (Coughlin, 2006 FIAN International, 2010; Suárez and Borras Jr., 2010). This is part of what happens in Nampula, in the various districts where the population is dependent on land to survive, give that land grabbing by the mega projects, the present situation are creates ever more conflicts and further aggravates the situation of poverty, deprivation and vulnerability of rural communities because the people of Nampula particularly affected by ProSavana programme depends solely on agriculture as a source of survival. With this project, the Commission of Justice and Peace of the Diocese of Nampula (CAJUPANA), intends to carry out actions such as: a) Sessions of debates and training of animators of Justice and Peace in the Land Law of materials and their respective regulations and Family Law. b) Promote legal advice in community land conflicts. c) Raising awareness of communities about the dangers of selling the land and risks of running out of it for future generations. d) To sensitize the communities about the risk and the danger of uncontrolled Fires. e) Helping communities in the issuance of titles of the land (DUAT), an instrument that can legitimize their land tenure. We are aware that we are not the only ones who work in this area, so one of the approaches of our action will join forces with other partners working for the land and in the interests of the peasants. The development of Mozambique is deeply linked to the agricultural sector with about 64% of the population in rural areas and 55% of these live below the poverty line. The Commission for Justice and Peace, Archbishop of Nampula, at this point experiencing difficulties in terms of working conditions, CAJUPANA was disabled during a year. Only in the end of 2014 the Bishop Dom Tome - Archdiocese of Nampula, indicated the management of CAJUPANA to the congregation of Comboniane Sisters. The new management has taken the initiative to seek CAFOD to ask for support in projects on land issues, and in parallel, o this project claim the CAJUPANA and The bishop requested for support to creates the work condition on this commission. for this propose they asked CAFOD for any donation of various materials if they are absolutes and available. For the full operation condition the Diocesan Commission for Justice and Peace of Nampula need the following materials: -- To reinforce the safety and create a better work environment with small repairs such as: installation of security grilles, change 2 door and window replacement and painting the office. - To equip the office with appropriate furniture as a follows: desk, chairs, file cabinets, bookcases, etc. - To equip this thirst with: Computer, printer, fax and photocopier, as well as internet. - A vehicle for work in the field and our preference 4X4 because the area is difficult to access, even if this is second hand.
Support to Salaries for the Project Coordinators and Accountants- Den-L
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The project is to support 2 month salaries for the Project Coordinator and Accountant as part of closure for the EU Land Rights Project (ICD894). This will cover from 16th January through 15th March 2020.
For Active Citizenship of the People from Tete Province
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This project forms part of the ABG Programme Framework and falls within the ouputs 3 and 4. The project was proposed by the Diocesan Justice and Peace Commission (CDJP) of Tete and aims to promote active citizenship through the dissemination of laws and defence mechanisms of fundamental rights and duties of people in Tete Province, Mozambique. CDJP of Tete, proposes with implementation of the project to achieve two main objectives: 1) Train and empower parishes in fundamental rights and duties enshrined in the constitution, and specifically the Law on the Right to Use and Exploit the Land (DUAT); and 2) Promote opportunities for dialogue between communities and state agencies at provincial, district and local levels. The project will be implemented in 04 districts of Tete Province, in Mozambique and will be training members of 09 parish communities to serve as disseminators of the laws and mechanisms that defend the rights of people and, as well as watchful and reporters (to CDJP) on the violation those rights. On the other hand, efforts to inform communities about their fundamental rights and duties enshrined in the laws (Constitution of the Republic of Mozambique and the Law on the Use and Exploitation of Land) will be put in place. Thus the project will: 1. Develop capacities of 09 parish communities through providing necessary training and tools to their members to defend basic rights of vulnerable people; 2. Inform communities covered by 09 parishes in 04 districts on their fundamental rights, with focus to the Law of Land and available defence mechanisms; 3. Provide juridical assistance to communities in solving land conflicts as for identified in the frame of project implementation and; 4. Promote collaborative partnerships between the church and other civil society and, other state governance monitoring actors within the province. At least 1800 persons from 09 parish communities will be informed on their fundamental rights of land property, their legal status as well as the mechanisms that are available and steps for legalization of their lands.