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 28th October, Ms Junko Arisaka from the Japanese Embassy came to visit the Maternity wing prior to the inauguration scheduled for the 9th December. She was warmly greeted by the girls of Idugo who sang her a welcome song and accompanied her all the way to the site. Upon arrival at the site, members of the Zalala Foundation showed