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Smartphone and chickens
Mr Artur Mainato Randim no longer wants to hear about the war. Time has helped him forget the terrible days and now he just wants to think about his farm and look to the future. He is one of the DDR, the people who entered the disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration programme, the result of the Maputo […]
Beyond the Challenges: The Story of Berta Arlindo, a Courageous Entrepreneur in Remote Mozambique
In a remote district of Mozambique, in the province of Manica, 24-year-old Berta Arlindo stands out as a true entrepreneur, defying local adversities to carve out her own destiny. Residing in Macossa and holding a degree in accounting and auditing from the University of Chimoio, Berta decided to confront unemployment head-on and initiated a business […]
AICS and Mozambique: District-level extension of the Government’s digital network GovNet (GovNet Plus).
Today, the closing ceremony of the GOVNET Plus project, funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), was celebrated. The specific objective of this project was to expand connectivity at the district level through wireless connections with antennas, as well as to train public officials from district administrations in the use of ICT in […]
A Water Revolution: Malimanao Community Celebrates the Restoration of the Water Pump
In the heart of the Malimanao community, in the administrative area of Nhamagua, an extraordinary celebration took place yesterday, marked by the official delivery of the restored water pump into the hands of António Dinis, the district administrator of Macossa, in Manica province. The event represented a significant step towards ensuring sustainable access to clean water […]
AICS, Italian Embassy, and TVM: Partnership to Promote Visibility of the Italian System in Mozambique
Today, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development (AICS) – Maputo Regional Headquarters, the Embassy of Italy in Mozambique, and Televisão de Moçambique (TVM). The aim of this agreement is to provide visibility to the events and activities of the Italian Embassy, as well as projects financed and […]
Nádia Muchanga: A young marine biologist promoting sustainability in Inhaca.
This year we celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science with the theme “Female Leadership in Science: A New Era for Sustainability,” and the sub-theme “Think of Science… Think of Peace” recognizing the role of women and girls in science, not only as agents of change but also as promoters of peace. […]
Vaccine, screening, and lifestyle are the most effective weapons to prevent cancer.
Today we celebrate World Cancer Day, with the slogan “Bridging the Care Gap,” emphasizing the need to make cancer prevention and treatment services accessible to all. Even in developing countries, morbidity and mortality related to cancer are on the rise, as is the case in Mozambique, where in 2022 there were 26,578 new cases of people […]
Stories from Mozambique that dismantle hate speech
International Day of Education 2024 Wars and wounds inflicted by armed violence have left an indelible mark on the communities of Mozambique. In this challenging context, Helder and Ana, two children from the province of Tete, represent the strength and hope of those who dream of a better future. Their story, symbolized by a pencil, […]
From conflict to agriculture: Evelina, an example of rebirth thanks to the DELPAZ programme
In Mozambique, particularly in the district of Gondola in Manica province, positive change is transforming lives and communities thanks to the DELPAZ programme. This programme is demonstrating its concrete impact through stories of rebirth like that of Evelina, a former guerrilla involved in the Disarmament, Demobilisation and Social Reintegration (DDR) process. A witness to this transformation, […]
Launch of the project ‘Strengthening the health personnel training institutes system and supporting the development of telemedicine’
Today’s, at the Ministry of Health of Mozambique (MISAU), the launch ceremony of the project “Strengthening the Health Personnel Training Institutes System and Supporting the Development of Telemedicine” AID – 12524 took place. The project, funded by AICS and implemented by the University of Sassari (UNISS), in collaboration with a consortium of three Italian NGOs: […]