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
Following the official inauguration of ORIS at the end of 2020, the girls met early in 2021 to agree their vision, mission and objectives. The discussion was facilitated by an experienced member of ARZ – the Association of Girls in Zambezia. They agreed on their shared vision of a community where all girls can get an education and their rights