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CONTEXT & RATIONALE
ON 04 APRIL 2025, Non-State Armed Groups (NSAGs) attacked the village of Nikokwe, looting market stalls and kidnapping minors, which triggered the displacement of residents to surrounding villages such as Chipembe, Nihula, and Unidade. While most of Nikokwe’s 759 households have since returned, they remain in a highly vulnerable situation due to repeated displacement, loss of belongings, and the lack of access to basic services. No humanitarian assistance has been delivered to date, and needs remain critical.1 In response to these events, a Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) alert was issued, and the teams of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), Ayuda en Acción, and Save the Children (SCI) conducted a Rapid Needs Assessment (RNA) in Nikokwe to identify the most urgent needs of the returnee population. This document presents the key findings of the assessment.
ASSESSMENT OVERVIEW
This assessment employed a mixed methods approach. The quantitative element consisted of 78 household surveys conducted between 2-4 July 2025 with formerly displaced families who had returned to Nikowe in the Montepuez district. The assessment also drew on qualitative insights gathered through direct observations, discussions with community leaders, and feedback from the data collection team. Additionally, SCI carried out a complementary assessment focused on Education, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), and Child Protection in Emergencies, surveying 63 of the same households. All findings are indicative of the living conditions and priority needs of the displaced population. Further details can be found in the Methodology Overview and Limitations section at the end of the document.