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The guardians of Mozambique’s coasts

The guardians of Mozambique’s coasts

There’s a strong connection between this coastal Mozambican community and the mangroves that connect the land and sea. By building a strong foundation for women, they are finding ways to reciprocate the protection.

Climate Resilience

Starting the conversation: Sexual and reproductive health in Mozambique

Starting the conversation: Sexual and reproductive health in Mozambique

Teresa lives in a remote town in Mozambique, where adolescents rarely talk to their parents about sexual health and have few options for reliable health information. As a trained youth mentor, Teresa educates her peers about their reproductive and sexual health and rights.

Health & Nutrition

Reporting for duty: Becoming a nurse in Mozambique

Reporting for duty: Becoming a nurse in Mozambique

Since Olga was seven years old, she dreamed of growing up to become a nurse like her grandfather. She recently graduated from the Pemba nursing school, with a goal of working to save the lives of women and their newborns.

Health & Nutrition

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