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Dutch funding drives positive change in communities near Gorongosa Park.
Top photo - Dutch officials René van Hell (center) and Elsbeth Akkerman (righ), tour local agricultural projects. Strengthening the lives of 45,000 Mozambicans through investments in food security, child nutrition, water and sanitation, and empowering girls and young...
Resilience project teaches Valentina Uarracula how to build her own house.
Hello, I'm Valentina Uarracula. I'm a Technician and Community Mobilizer in the Sustainable Development Zone of Gorongosa National Park. Today I'm going to do something different by telling my own story. I was hired to monitor the construction of schools made from...
Oversight Committee creates Independent Board of Directors.
Aurora Malene elected President of the Gorongosa Restoration Project. Wednesday, March 13th, 2024 – The Gorongosa Restoration Project (“GRP”) is a public-private partnership between the Government of Mozambique and the US non-profit Carr Foundation, led by an...
Third cohort of twelve Mozambican students graduate with their Master’s in Conservation Biology in Gorongosa National Park.
Twelve young Mozambicans completed the two-year Master’s in Conservation Biology Program in Gorongosa National Park, which is the world’s only Master’s program run completely in a national park. This third cohort of Master’s students graduated on Friday the 23rd of...
Wild Harmony: Carnivores co-existing in Gorongosa Park.
African serval photo - ©Miguel Lajas Gorongosa National Park hosts a wide variety of small or medium-size carnivores – the large-spotted genet, African civet, serval, honey badger and several species of mongoose, including the marsh mongoose – also known as...
Beneath the Canopy: the secret life of springtails in Gorongosa Park.
The role of tree canopies in protecting soil functionality and diversity is essential for ecosystems threatened by longer lasting periods of drought, which are predicted to increase in the southern afro-tropical region. Gorongosa National Park’s amazing tree canopy is...
Inspirational Journeys: Connecting girls with inspiring role models.
Supporting women is essential for building a peaceful, prosperous, and sustainable world. When vulnerable girls see and can access relatable role models, we unlock a world of opportunities, fostering sustainable growth, healthier economies, and greater benefits for...
USAID deputy administrator, delegation visit Gorongosa National Park.
Top photo – Gorongosa Park Administrator Pedro Muagura and USAID Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman prepare to plant a tree. Text and photos – Janado Nazare Cher Deputy Administrator of USAID, Isobel Coleman and her delegation paid a visit to Gorongosa National Park...
Real Madrid Foundation schools in Mozambique hold social sports football tournament.
All 23 socio-sports schools run with Cruzada por los Niños took part in the Gorongosa National Park. NEWS.23/11/2023A delegation from the Real Madrid Foundation and the NGO Cruzada por los Niños has attended the launch of the football tournament involving 23...
Hyena relocation: Because every neighborhood deserves a good laugh.
A clan of six spotted hyenas were successfully relocated in early November, from Karingani Game Reserve in southern Mozambique to Gorongosa National Park. Safely and successfully relocating hyenas is a meticulous process involving eight...