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Workshop – Girls Decide Approach
Between 10 and 14 November 2025, Save the Children held a workshop based on the 'Girls Decide' approach as part of the ECHO CP project to empower girls in migration and displacement contexts. The event trained participants to promote mental resilience, practical skills, and community support, addressing critical protection issues such as GBV and CPI in northern Mozambique, and highlighting the importance of Safeguarding and PSEA.
International Day for the Protection of Education from Attack: Increasing Protection for Schools in Mozambique
On the International Day for the Protection of Education from Attack, the safety and protection of children and education personnel in schools in Mozambique remain a national priority in the face of ongoing conflicts and the increasing impact of climate change. Based on IOM's Displacement Tracking Matrix data, over 600,000 people have been displaced due to conflict in Northern Mozambique, including more than 320,000 children, making the urgency for a collective and robust response greater than ever. Data estimates show that over 110,000 children are not attending school, highlighting the serious threats to their fundamental right to education. The challenges are compounded by frequent cyclical natural disasters, which further disrupt learning.
BUILDING A FUTURE WITH BIGGER DREAMS FOR CHILDREN
Child marriages in Mozambique continue to limit the future of girls, for whom this video, supported by Save the Children, invites reflection and change. It is emphasised that girls are the hope for the future and need space to grow, learn and follow their dreams, advocating for every child's right to a full childhood, with opportunities, dignity and freedom.
REGISTRATION OF BENEFICIARIES FOR THE PRODUCTIVE SOCIAL ACTION PROGRAMME (PSAP) COMPLETED IN GAZA, MANICA AND TETE PROVINCES
Save the Children, in partnership with the National Institute of Social Action (INAS), has completed the registration of over 6,150 beneficiaries of the Productive Social Action Programme (PSAP) in Manica, Gaza, and Tete provinces. Conducted between July and August 2025 using the SIB-Mobile application, this activity aims to strengthen the climate resilience of vulnerable communities and ensure that assistance effectively reaches those most in need.
EDUCATION FOR ALL: INCLUSION NETWORK MEETS IN NAMPULA
Save the Children, in partnership with the Provincial Directorate of Education of Nampula, held the Provincial Meeting of the Inclusion Network in the district of Meconta. Created in 2023, the Network's mission is to ensure that children, young people, and adults with disabilities or special educational needs have access to inclusive, quality education with dignity.
WORLD BREASTFEEDING WEEK
From 1 to 7 August, World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated, this year under the theme “Prioritising Breastfeeding: Creating Sustainable Support Systems”. The week highlights the importance of building solid support networks that allow mothers to breastfeed safely and consistently, establishing a firm foundation for children's health and development.
SUSTAINABILITY OF THE NATIONAL SCHOOL FEEDING PROGRAMME BRINGS TOGETHER GOVERNMENT, NGOS AND THE PRIVATE SECTOR
On 1st August 2025, Save the Children participated in a round table on Public-Private Partnerships for the Sustainability of the National School Feeding Programme in Mozambique. The event was organised by CARE and the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), a consortium that is implementing the project titled “Catalysing Political Actions for Health and Resilient Dietary” – CASCADE, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Culture.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE IN CHIURE, CABO DELGADO
Violence in Cabo Delgado has displaced tens of thousands of people, with over 49,000 arriving in Chiúre district, where an organisation is leading a comprehensive humanitarian response. This response includes family reunification, psychosocial support, nutritional screening, vaccination, and distribution of essential goods. However, needs are growing at an alarming rate, outstripping resources and requiring more help to protect vulnerable children and families.