OUR WORK
THE ISLAND
Ilha de Moçambique, an overpopulated city, with around 10,000 inhabitants in 3km2. Most of its inhabitants live in the half of the island called City of Macuti, historically characterized by its traditional houses, with roofs made of coconut palms, today a place where degraded houses of informal construction, covered with aluminum sheets, proliferate. On the other half, the city of Pedra e Cal, is characterized by imposing colonial buildings and is the most touristy area, with the main monuments, restaurants and hotels.
Today the island lives off fishing, some trade and tourism, which are the main means of livelihood for many families.
THE CHILDREN
Children on the Island make up the majority of the population, as in the rest of Mozambique, they represent about half of the population. Children with an easy smile, but not always happy, children who are unshakable and fragile at the same time.
Different contexts of vulnerability result in high dropout rates and learning difficulties in formal education. But we want to change this scenario. We believe that education is essential for them to have a better future, overcoming unstructured family contexts and without resources.
ACTUAL IMPACT
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Young people aware of their feelings, emotions and thoughts, with responsibility for their decisions and choices in their personal lives and in their professional future;
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Young people with well-developed vocational skills, responsible and active in stimulating a future labor market;
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Activist agents in the community to raise awareness and implement environmental projects;
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Young people who know the impact of good nutrition on health and the production of local products;
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Social inclusion of responsible and proactive children and young people in the community;
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Motivating agents of change in the lives of other young people, family members and the surrounding community;
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Social and financial valorization of artists, artisans and local traders through orders for the center and the creation of new opportunities and partnerships by the association (for example with the Online store).
TEAM
JULIANA LAMARES
CEO
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Communication
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spider
drama teacher
Elsa Almeida
Social networks
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Social networks
Arthur
activities coordinator
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Communication
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Communication
CATARINA ARAÚJO
Marketing
Elsa Almeida
Social networks
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Communication