The Zalala Foundation is a registered Mozambican charity based in the North Central province of Zambezia. We aim to improve the lives of local communities, in particular girls and women, by promoting access to basic rights, including education, health and reproductive services, training, business opportunities and employment . The work of the Foundation is funded through charitable donations and grants from within and outside Mozambique.
In rural Mozambique, girls are at the bottom of the pile. Eight out of every 10 girls in the province do not complete primary school. Many get married and fall pregnant in their teens and are exposed to a high risk of contracting HIV. The Zalala Foundation is trying to change that. We have joined a nationwide network sharing tools
On 1st April the start of a 3-month sewing training for 15 selected girls and boys from Idugo was officially launched. Dona Manuela, who did the training in Supinho will remain on the island in order to closely supervise the training. Alongside the training for those new to the activity, Manuela will provide additional training of trainers to the 5