Our story
A Mozambican association driven by participation, solidarity and sustainable development.
Since June 2022
AJUPADEC is a youth-led nonprofit association based in the Quinto Congresso neighbourhood of Vilankulo, Inhambane province, with branches in Gaza and Maputo city.
We bring together young people, students and recent graduates from different fields to contribute to sustainable community development and strengthen people's participation in decision-making.
We work in the civic, social and environmental fields, with nationwide reach.
Our mission
To promote the sustainable development of Mozambican communities, focusing on empowering young people and communities through education, health, agriculture and environmental initiatives, to improve living conditions and strengthen social participation.
Our vision
To be a national reference for youth-led community development, contributing to fairer, healthier, better-educated and environmentally sustainable communities in Mozambique.
Our values
Work that reaches people
The next step is together
