To protect, educate and empower vulnerable children, adolescents, young people and communities in Sofala Province by promoting education, health, water and sanitation, economic empowerment and the defence of human rights.
Who we are
Standing with the children and communities of Sofala since 2006
ANANDJIRA – Youth Association for Community Development is a non-profit civil society organisation based in Munhava, in the city of Beira. We work to protect, educate and empower vulnerable children, adolescents, young people and families.
We are present in the communities of Beira, Dondo, Búzi, Nhamatanda, Gorongosa and Marromeu and work hand in hand with public institutions and with national and international partners, because we believe that sustainable development starts at community level.
- Founded
- November 2006
- Headquarters
- Munhava, Beira
- Presence
- 6 districts of Sofala
- Legal status
- Non-profit youth association
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Projects
Resilient, informed and empowered communities where every child grows up with dignity, protection, education and opportunity.
Our values
What guides every decision
The dignity of every child
Every child has the right to grow up protected, loved and with opportunities.
Transparency
We are accountable to communities, partners and everyone who supports us.
Community participation
Communities make decisions with us and lead the change.
Solidarity and inclusion
No one is left behind, regardless of gender, disability or social status.
Commitment and volunteering
Young people and volunteers who give their very best to the community.
Where we work
Three main areas, one commitment
Education
Pre-school education at our community preschool for children aged 3 to 5, and after-school…
Community Health
Prevention, counselling and testing, sexual and reproductive health, and psychosocial support…
Water and Sanitation (WASH)
Safe water, sanitation and good hygiene practices for healthier communities.
Economic Empowerment Cross-cutting
Community savings groups that give women and families financial independence.
Human Rights and Protection Cross-cutting
Child protection and the fight against early unions and gender-based violence.
Emergency and Climate Response Cross-cutting
Support for families affected by floods, cyclones and drought, and stronger climate resilience.
2030 AgendaWe contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals
Where we are
In the heart of Mozambique, in Sofala
Our headquarters is in the Munhava neighbourhood of Beira, the capital of Sofala Province. From here we reach urban, peri-urban and rural communities in the districts of Dondo, Búzi, Nhamatanda, Gorongosa and Marromeu, where families face poverty, floods and cyclones.
- City of Beira Our headquarters
- Dondo 34 km · 32 min
- Búzi 150 km · 2h30
- Nhamatanda ~100 km
- Gorongosa 210 km · 4h20
- Marromeu ~330 km
Approximate road distances from our headquarters. Búzi is 27 km away as the crow flies, but the road goes around the estuary.
Our journey
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2006 The association is founded
On 23 November 2006, ANANDJIRA is founded in the city of Beira – a word that means "street child" in the Sena language. The association is created to restore dignity, protection and opportunity to the most vulnerable children and communities.
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2012 The community preschool opens
ANANDJIRA opens its community preschool, providing early childhood education to children aged 3 to 5 and preparing them to start Grade 1. Education becomes the cornerstone of the association's work.
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2016 Expanding to the districts
The association extends its work beyond the city of Beira into the districts of Dondo and Búzi, bringing its programmes closer to rural and peri-urban communities.
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2019 Responding to Cyclone Idai
After Cyclone Idai devastated Beira and the centre of the country, ANANDJIRA mobilises to support affected families. Since then, emergency response has been a permanent area of its work.
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2020 An office of our own
After several years in rented premises, ANANDJIRA moves into its own office, strengthening its stability and institutional capacity.
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Today 2026 Flood response and 20 years of work
ANANDJIRA supports families affected by the floods in Búzi district and celebrates two decades of community impact with its 20th Anniversary Gala.
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