Ana Bacar – From Crisis to Sustainable Farming in Mocímboa da Praia

Ana Bacar’s journey reflects the strength and resilience of thousands of Mozambican farmers who face, every day, the consequences of armed conflict and structural challenges. With determination and technical support, Ana transformed adversity into food security and renewed hope.

Deep Local Challenges

Since 2017, northern Mozambique has experienced severe instability due to armed insurgency, leading to widespread destruction, mass displacement, and the breakdown of community structures. With more than 1 million internally displaced people, access to food, healthcare, and education remains крайне limited.

In this context, JFS-RESET was engaged to implement a rapid response initiative in the districts of Palma and Mocímboa da Praia, aiming to revitalize the rural economy and support approximately 3,000 local farmers.

Meet Ana Bacar

Ana Bacar, 42, lives in Chibanga, Mocímboa da Praia. A mother of five, she has always relied on agriculture to feed her family. However, the armed conflict destroyed her crops, reserves, and sources of income, forcing her to depend on humanitarian aid.

“Agriculture is the foundation of my family’s survival and our hope for a better future.”

Ana later joined a JFS-RESET programme focused on rebuilding agricultural resilience, which provided inputs (seeds, fertilizers, tools) and technical training. By adopting sustainable agricultural practices, she significantly improved her household’s food security.

During the 2022/2023 season, she harvested more than 0.5 tonnes of cereals—enough to meet her family’s needs.

Direct Impact of the Intervention

• Access to agricultural inputs and tools: Ana and 2,652 other farmers received appropriate agricultural kits.

• Technical training: 2,439 individuals were trained in at least one agricultural practice.

• Communities reached: 32 communities supported within 21 days of implementation.

• Strengthened food security: Average production of 374 kg of food per capita in 2023.

• Broader social impact: More than 11,500 people directly or indirectly impacted by the programme.

This case demonstrates that, even in contexts of instability, it is possible to build resilience and promote sustainable development through integrated, smallholder-focused solutions.

The model adopted by JFS-RESET shows that strengthening the rural productive base—through access to tools, knowledge, and markets—can rebuild local economies and restore dignity to communities.