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Hope continues to guide our work
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Dear Partner/Friend,
It is with great pleasure that I present to you our first Newsletter of 2026. We hope this edition gives you a clear view of our work, the challenges and the achievements.
In this issue, you will read about Sustainable Agriculture Project, including training on branding and certified seed production. These activities show our commitment to strengthening agriculture in Sofala Province.
We also highlight the work in our boarding schools, where many students find a safe and supportive place to live and learn. In this edition, you will read about food support and rehabilitation work carried out in these schools.
Climate change continues to affect thousands of families. In this edition, you will also learn about the RESTART Project supported flood-affected families in the Mutambanhe community, Divinhe Administrative Post, Machanga District. You will also read about the revitalisation of the Disaster Risk Management Committee in Machanga, supported.
Through these and many other activities, we believe that, even in difficult times, a better future can be built with hope, unity, and shared effort. This hope continues to guide our work and inspire our mission every day.
Thank you for reading and for walking this journey with us.
Edson Balata
Executive Director
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Kukumuka: the new brand for agricultural cooperatives
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Kukumuka is the new collective brand representing the agricultural cooperatives of Barada, Estaquinha and Mangunde in Sofala, created through a participatory process with local farmers. Developed under the Sustainable Rural Development Project implemented by ESMABAMA with support from Sei So Frei OÖ, the brand strengthens the identity, visibility and market recognition of cooperative products. More than a name, Kukumuka symbolises growth, quality and shared prosperity, helping farmers add value to their produce, expand market opportunities and promote sustainable rural development.
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ESMABAMA, through the Sustainable Rural Development Project funded by Sei So Frei OÖ, organised a certified seed training that strengthened the technical capacities of farmers, agricultural technicians and students from Búzi and Chibabava. Combining theory with hands-on field experience, as a result, participating farmers will be better prepared to become local producers and suppliers of certified seed, reducing their dependence on intermediaries.
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The revitalisation of the school risk and disaster management committee at Mapangara Primary School marked an important step towards strengthening climate resilience in Machanga District. The training was initiative of Pestalozzi Children's Foundation as part of the ‘Let’s Learn’ project. Pupils, teachers and community members enhanced their preparedness for climate-related emergencies and contributed to creating a safer and more resilient school environment. Machanga is one of the districts most vulnerable to climate change.
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With the support of the Associazione degli Amici del Mozambico (AMO), ESMABAMA is bringing about change in communities by improving access to healthcare, supporting education and responding to humanitarian emergencies. With this support, we are helping to save lives, giving a student her dreams back and providing assistance to those affected during the flood season.
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Through our partnership with Caritas Bolzano, we have increased the food provision for pupils at our boarding schools. In addition to this support, the boys’ boarding school in Estaquinha benefited of rehabilitation work, which was made possible by the remaining funds from the LIFE emergency project, implemented in 2025.
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ESMABAMA provided emergency humanitarian assistance to 139 families affected by the floods in the village of Mutambanhe, Machanga district, Sofala province, through the Restart Project, funded by Missio Austria. The intervention involved the distribution of food, agricultural and shelter kits to help families recover from the devastating floods. Despite the significant logistical challenges involved in reaching this remote community, the initiative reflects ESMABAMA’s commitment to restoring the dignity, resilience and hope of vulnerable populations.
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