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Objective

Kulima's overarching goal, in adherence to the organization's statutes, is to remain dedicated to activities benefiting the most disadvantaged communities, both rural and peri-urban, to jointly elevate their socio-economic development levels.

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Mission

Our mission is to improve the well-being of impoverished communities in Mozambique. We combat obstacles that perpetuate poverty through integrated activities aimed at promoting agricultural productivity and commercialization, rural micro-finance programs, sustainable water use, environmental sanitation, health and education for all, training appropriate technicians, and supporting women, the elderly, youth, and children. We always value the culture of peace, human rights, and good governance.

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Vision

Our vision is to be and remain an organization that is attentive to the needs of suffering people and ready to support the most disadvantaged groups in Mozambique. We aim to join their efforts to grow integrally in their socio-economic levels, becoming actors of their own development.

Organization chart Kulima

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History of KULIMA​

1974-1984

  • Founder: Mr. Domenico Liuzzi, current National Director.

  • Activities: Engaged in "revolutionary" programs with the new Mozambican Government, including adult literacy and integrated rural development.

  • Initiatives: Creation of Green Zones in Maputo and other cities

1984-1993

  • Context: During the Civil War.

  • Financial Support: Funded primarily by the European Union, France, and Germany.

  • Programs: Emergency and integrated rural development in Inhambane, Sofala, and Maputo.

  • Contributions: Participation in Mozambican Civil Society, supporting the Peace Agreement in Rome and the development of the Associative Movement in Mozambique.

1994-1999:

  • Post-Peace Agreement: Engaged in social promotion programs.

  • Programs: Social Promotion of Women and Children, Distance Adoption, street children programs, and women's integration.

  • Health: Implementation of the first HIV/AIDS program in 1998, in collaboration with UNAIDS and MISAU.

2000-2003:

  • Emergencies: Intervention in major floods in southern Mozambique (Maputo, Gaza) and the Zambezi River floods.

  • Role: Coordination of social programs, collaborating with numerous international and national NGOs.

  • Actions: Construction of houses and social infrastructure in Maputo, Matola, Gaza, and the provinces of Sofala and Manica.

2001-present:

  • Transformation: Turning emergency programs into permanent development programs and combating absolute poverty.

  • Presence: Activities spread across all provinces of Mozambique, except for Niassa, where presence is more sporadic.

  • Infrastructure: Technical and management teams, and offices in ten provinces of the country.

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