In January and February 2026, Mozambique was affected by severe flooding following persistent and intense rainfall during the first weeks of the year. The floods impacted several regions, disrupted livelihoods, and caused widespread damage to infrastructure, housing, and agricultural land. As a result, national authorities requested international support to strengthen coordination and response efforts.
At the request of OCHA, the International Humanitarian Partnership (IHP) deployed two experts to support the UNDAC team responding to the emergency. The deployment focused on providing operational ICT and office support, continuing IHP’s long-standing role—dating back to the late 1990s—in delivering rapidly deployable operational capacities in humanitarian crises.
The operation was carried out by two Norwegian experts deployed on behalf of IHP. They worked closely with the UNDAC team and other OCHA partners throughout the mission. A key contribution was technical and logistical support to the On-Site Operations Coordination Centre (OSOCC), which had to be relocated several times due to changing operational needs and field conditions.
The UNDAC team consisted of nine members, supported by seven additional staff from other operational partners. From the IHP side, a standard IHP ICT module was deployed. This included Starlink satellite connectivity to ensure reliable high-speed internet, UniFi systems for local area networking and wireless coverage, as well as printers and other essential office equipment. These capabilities were critical in enabling information management, coordination meetings, reporting, and daily operational workflows for the response teams.
Overall, the IHP support strengthened inter-agency coordination and operational continuity during a dynamic and challenging emergency response, contributing to more effective humanitarian action in support of flood-affected populations in Mozambique.
