From Vilankulo, towards a better future
Change begins
with each one
of us.
Young people working for education, the environment
and stronger communities in Mozambique.
Educating for
change.
Knowledge opens doors and creates new possibilities.
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A lasting impact.
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A future with
more opportunities.
Discover XIVUNO We are AJUPADEC
Young people.
A strong desire
to make things happen.
We are the Youth Association for Community Development. We began in Mozambique in 2022 with one belief: young people have an essential role in transforming their communities.
From classrooms to mangroves, we bring together knowledge, participation and solidarity to improve people's lives.
Our storyFairer communities.
A shared future.
- Education and child protection
- Youth participation and leadership
- Environment and biodiversity
- Sustainable agriculture
- Equity and social inclusion
- Health and human rights
Blue economy in Vilankulo
From support to initiative.
Through its participation in ReSea, AJUPADEC is developing ALGAVILA: a proposal for seaweed cultivation and value creation in Vilankulo.
From commitment to action
Small actions.
New possibilities.
Coastal Waste Resilience
Cleaner beaches and mangroves, with women at the heart of change.
Discover the project Coastal Waste Resilience
Work that reaches people
Every number,
a connection.
through Eco-clubs
through SOU JOVEM
through Mãos Solidárias
It all begins in the community.The strength of being together
The future is built
with participation.
We work with children, young people, women and older people. We listen, share knowledge and create space for everyone to take part in decisions that affect their lives.
Based in Vilankulo, with branches in Gaza and Maputo, we connect people and initiatives for community development.
Meet the teamPartners, funders and support programmes
The next step is together