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on the southeastern coast of Africa, Mozambique has the
longest Indian Ocean coastline on the continent. The country’s
centerpiece, Lake Malawi, stretches 360 miles along rolling mountains and palm-trimmed shores. The people of Mozambique are as diverse as the landscape, speaking multiple indigenous languages and belonging to numerous ethnic groups. Today,
Mozambique’s culture is a blend of both indigenous
and Portuguese traditions, a combination depicted
in its unique music and architecture.
Why Volunteer in Mozambique?
Mozambique boasts natural beauty and cultural diversity,
but it is also a land scarred by decades of war, drought,
and severe flooding. Since winning its independence from Portugal in 1975, the country has faced unfriendly
neighbors and a devastating civil war. The 15-year-long
conflict claimed the lives of more than 1 million people
and forced more than 3 million to flee the country. The
war disrupted rail lines, wiped out crops, and resulted
in widespread hunger and destruction. Today, frequent
floods and occasional cyclones force villagers from their
homes, creating obstacles for reconstruction. Our project
in Mozambique aims to strengthen the community physically
and emotionally while building bonds and establishing
relationships.
 Project
Location: Vilanculos
The coastal town of Vilanculos is a short boat ride from
Bazaruto Archipelago—one of Mozambique’s most
famous national parks. With its favorable climate, crystal
blue waters, unspoiled beaches and abundance of water
sports, Vilanculos has seen extensive growth in the last
decade. But in February of 2007, a strength-four cyclone
tore through the village, carrying winds in excess of
120 mph. Though homes and buildings have been reconstructed,
your volunteer efforts will help rebuild the spirit and
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Volunteer
Adventures - 915 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO, 80246
Phone: 1-888-825-3454 or 303-777-7783 Fax: 303-777-7246 UK Toll
Free: 0800-028-8051 |
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