Help Rebuild Our Schools in Mozambique After Cyclone Dikeled

Dear Friends and Supporters,

We are AFIM (Associação de Ajuda Fraterna à Ilha de Moçambique), a dedicated non-governmental organization that has been serving the Ilha de Moçambique community for over 30 years. Our mission is to provide education and daily nourishment to children in need, fostering hope and opportunity in this historic region.

On January 13, 2025, Cyclone Dikeledi made landfall near Nacala, Mozambique, bringing devastating winds and heavy rainfall. The cyclone caused widespread destruction, including the collapse of over 15,000 houses, damage to numerous health facilities, and the destruction of hundreds of schools in the affected districts.

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Our school, which has been a beacon of learning and support for the community, suffered significant damage during the cyclone. The infrastructure has been compromised, classrooms have been destroyed, and essential educational materials have been lost. This tragedy has disrupted the education and daily meals of the children we serve.

Our Reach in Remote Communities

Beyond the island, AFIM has established nine schools in isolated rural areas of Mozambique, often deep within the African bush. These communities are typically beyond the reach of public education services. Our schools have become vital centres for learning, enabling children to acquire proficiency in Portuguese from a young age. This early education is crucial, as it aligns with the national curriculum and significantly reduces dropout rates in later years.

Our Immediate Need

The recent cyclone has severely impacted our infrastructure, including our schools in these remote areas. We urgently seek funds to rebuild and restore the services vital to our community. Your generous contribution will directly support:

Reconstruction of Classrooms: Rebuilding safe and secure learning spaces for the children.

Educational Materials: Replacing books, supplies, and equipment lost in the cyclone.

Daily Meals Program: We want to ensure that we can continue to provide nutritious meals to the children during the school day.

The Impact of Your Support

Your donation will help us restore normalcy to the lives of the children we serve, allowing them to continue their education and receive daily nourishment. Education is a powerful tool for breaking the cycle of poverty, and with your help, we can continue to provide this essential service to our community.

Join Us in Rebuilding Hope

We invite you to join us in this critical mission. Every contribution, no matter the size, brings us one step closer to rebuilding our schools and restoring hope to the children of Mozambique.

Thank you for your compassion and generosity.

Sincerely,

The AFIM Muhipiti Team

For more information about our organization and ongoing projects, please visit our website: https://afimportugal.org/