The month in pictures: April
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What are Nature-based Solutions?
Over the last couple of years, the term ‘Nature-based Solutions’ or ‘NbS’ has increasingly entered the vocabulary of those working in the environment and development space. NbS are widely considered to be an important component in achieving sustainable development and addressing climate change. But what are NbS?
BBC StoryWorks produces new film for AKF, exploring women-led mangrove restoration in Mozambique
Blue Horizons, a new series presented by the World Ocean Council, includes ‘The Guardians of Mozambique’s Coasts’, produced for AKF by BBC StoryWorks
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.
“In my community, I’ve crafted a life that’s nothing short of extraordinary”: Maria Helena’s voice for change
Community weaver Maria Helena’s unstoppable spirit is breaking down gender barriers in her community in Mozambique
From crisis to resilience: the journey towards recovery after COVID-19 in Eastern Africa
Learn about the impacts of the AKDN East Africa COVID-19 Response Programme, funded by the European Union
AKF signs new agreement with the European Union to support social cohesion in northern Mozambique
Working with the Government of Mozambique, AKF is supporting 65 communities accommodating displaced persons across five districts in Cabo Delgado
AKF signs agreement with the International Union for the Conservation of Nature to support community-led conservation in northern Mozambique
The LEAP Project will work with four coastal communities in Metuge to improve livelihoods and reduce pressure on natural coastal resources
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.
“I no longer feel so isolated thinking about the past”: The poultry farms bringing new hope for internally displaced people in northern Mozambique
During the conflict in Cabo Delgado, AKF has been working with internally displaced communities to explore new livelihood opportunities
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.