Embondeiro AJA Reading Club Holds Its First Meeting and Brings Together Young People Who Love Reading
On Saturday, 20 June, Associação Jovem Activo (AJA) held the first meeting of the Embondeiro AJA Reading Club, an initiative created to promote a love of reading, encourage continuous learning and contribute to the personal and academic development of children and young people in rural areas. The meeting, held at 10 a.m., was the first contact between the association and the club’s prospective members, dedicated to presenting the initiative, explaining how reading clubs work and reflecting on the importance of reading for individual and collective growth. During the session, AJA presented the reasons behind the creation of the Embondeiro Reading Club, highlighting the need for spaces that encourage access to knowledge, creativity, communication and critical thinking among children and young people. The presentation also served to gauge the community’s interest in joining the initiative. Once registration opened, all participants expressed interest in becoming members of the club. In total, 26 members registered, 17 girls and 9 boys. Registration forms were organised by age group, giving a better understanding of the participants’ profile: Pintainhos (6–10 years): 6 members; Asas (11–17 years): 17 members; Voos (18–25 years): no members yet. These first results show a positive reception of the initiative, reinforcing the importance of creating educational and intellectual development spaces for children and young people in rural communities. The general objective of the Embondeiro AJA Reading Club is to promote reading habits, encourage continuous learning and strengthen community participation through education. Its specific objectives include: Encouraging reading habits among children and young people aged 6 to 25; Improving reading, writing, communication and text comprehension skills; Developing critical thinking, creativity and problem-solving skills. The activity is part of AJA’s EDA pillar – Education and Academic Development, an area of work dedicated to strengthening the educational capacities of children and young people, especially in rural settings. With this initiative, AJA reaffirms its commitment to the education and academic development of young people, creating opportunities for children and youth to discover reading as a tool for personal and social transformation. The Embondeiro AJA Reading Club is thus another step towards building communities that are better informed, more engaged and better prepared to face the challenges of the future.
AJA Brings Humanitarian Support and Community Health Actions to Chanculo
On Saturday, 23 May, Associação Jovem Activo (AJA) carried out another intervention of the Rapid Emergency Response Project (PRRE), this time in the locality of Chanculo, in the Administrative Post of Ressano Garcia, continuing its support to communities affected by the floods. Around 124 people took part in the event, 35 men and 89 women, in an atmosphere marked by strong community turnout and active participation, with a mostly adult audience. As part of the initiative, 30 families received agricultural kits, reaching a total of 114 people. Each kit contained materials and inputs to strengthen family farming, contributing to the gradual recovery of the livelihoods of the affected families. The activity also included the distribution of water purifiers to representatives of 98 families present at the event, ensuring access to drinking water for approximately 446 people, as a measure to prevent waterborne diseases. During the session, talks were held on: Waterborne diseases: symptoms, prevention and treatment; Family planning and sexually transmitted diseases; Farming techniques for household food production. The initiative also included a health fair, attended by 44 participants, 13 men and 31 women. Services provided included basic consultations, HIV testing, blood pressure measurement, malaria testing and family planning. With this intervention, Associação Jovem Activo reaffirms its commitment to promoting community health, preventing disease and strengthening the resilience of communities affected by climate disasters. AJA thanks its partners, volunteers, health professionals, community leaders and the people of Chanculo for their collaboration and the trust placed in this initiative.
Associação Jovem Activo Launches Rapid Emergency Response Project in Sábiè
On Saturday, the first session of the Rapid Emergency Response Project (PRRE) took place at the Sábiè Primary School, Moamba district, Maputo province. The project is promoted by Associação Jovem Activo with funding from the Instituto Espanhol de Missione, in response to the recent climate disasters caused by the floods, which affected many families and left communities in a vulnerable situation. The activity brought together residents of the Incomati and Chiquizela neighbourhoods and marks the start of a series of community actions to be implemented in phases over one month, covering different areas of the locality of Sábiè. In this first phase, the project focuses on awareness and community health promotion. The session included a talk by staff from the Sábiè Health Centre, including professionals in preventive medicine, maternal and child health (MCH) and general medicine. Topics included the prevention of waterborne diseases, diabetes and hypertension, highlighting the main signs, symptoms and prevention measures. The event also included an interactive moment between participants and health professionals, providing space to clarify doubts and share experiences. To complement the awareness activities, a health fair offered a range of free services to the community, namely clinical consultations, HIV testing, blood pressure measurement, blood glucose testing and family planning services. The session saw strong community turnout, mostly adults, who took an active part in the activities and showed great interest in the topics discussed, reinforcing the importance of prevention and health promotion in the communities affected by the floods. The second session of the project is scheduled for next Saturday, 9 May, and will cover the Comercial and Matadouro neighbourhoods. The activities will then be extended to the Xilhonine settlement and, finally, to the town of Ressano Garcia. The Rapid Emergency Response Project reaffirms the commitment of Associação Jovem Activo to supporting vulnerable communities through integrated assistance, awareness and community resilience-building actions.
Second PRRE Session Strengthens Access to Safe Water and Health Promotion in Sábiè
On Saturday, the second session of the Rapid Emergency Response Project (PRRE), promoted by Associação Jovem Activo (AJA) as part of the humanitarian response to families affected by the 2026 floods, took place at the Sábiè Primary School, in Moamba District, Maputo Province. The activity brought together members of the Comercial and Matadouro neighbourhoods, AJA volunteers and staff from the Sábiè Health Centre, in a moment marked by strong community participation and the reinforcement of prevention and health promotion actions. Distribution of water purifiers and access to safe water During the event, 105 CERTEZA water purifiers were distributed to vulnerable families, giving around 693 people access to safe water. The initiative is part of the emergency actions aimed at reducing the risks of waterborne diseases, which are often aggravated after floods. Awareness and health promotion sessions Throughout the activity, 255 community members took part in awareness and health promotion sessions led by staff from the Sábiè Health Centre. The talks covered essential topics for disease prevention and community well-being, including: prevention of waterborne diseases; diabetes and hypertension; safe use of water; hygiene and sanitation after floods. Health fair brings services closer to the community The event also included an on-site health fair, where a range of basic care and counselling services were offered to the population, including: basic consultations; HIV testing; blood pressure measurement; blood glucose testing; family planning services. Community response and resilience As part of the emergency response, the activity strengthened community access to safe water and awareness of disease prevention after the floods, helping to reduce health risks and build the resilience of the affected communities. The PRRE Project is implemented by Associação Jovem Activo (AJA) with the support of partners and funders AMICS DEL TERCER MON, GLOBAL PARTNERS FOR RURAL YOUTH, Wild and Free Foundation and RCCL-AFRICA, in coordination with the Sábiè Health Centre, local authorities and community leaders. Associação Jovem Activo thanks the health professionals, local authorities, volunteers, partners, funders and community members who contributed to the success of this activity. Together, we continue to build communities that are better informed, more resilient and better prepared to face the impacts of climate change. 🌱
AJA Distributes Agricultural Kits to Flood-Affected Families in Sábiè
As part of the Rapid Emergency Response Project (PRRE), Associação Jovem Activo carried out a distribution of agricultural kits on Sunday for families affected by the 2026 floods in Sábiè, Moamba District, Maputo Province. The initiative directly benefited 40 vulnerable families, reaching approximately 264 people who depend on family farming as their main source of livelihood. The activity is an important step in the recovery of the affected communities’ livelihoods, promoting food security and strengthening community resilience to the impacts of climate change and extreme weather events. Each kit contained improved maize seeds and vegetable seeds such as cabbage, lettuce, onion and okra, as well as essential farming tools, including watering cans, hoes and 20-litre containers for water storage. In addition to receiving the kits, the beneficiaries took part in an environmental education and agricultural awareness session prepared by Eng. Márcia Malawene and delivered in partnership with SDAE, represented by Mr. Fredonio. The session covered key topics for promoting sustainable and resilient farming practices, including: Conservation agriculture; Rational use of water; Soil moisture conservation; Organic production; Rainwater harvesting techniques; Crop diversification. This action reinforces the commitment of Associação Jovem Activo to supporting vulnerable communities through rapid and sustainable responses, contributing to the socio-economic recovery of families affected by natural disasters. The PRRE Project is implemented by Associação Jovem Activo with the support of partners and funders AMICS DEL TERCER MON, GLOBAL PARTNERS FOR RURAL YOUTH, Wild and Free Foundation and RCCL-AFRICA, in coordination with local authorities and community leaders. AJA thanks all the partners, volunteers and community members who contributed to the success of this activity, reaffirming our collective commitment to promoting sustainable development and hope for the affected families.
