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General information
This vision shapes our children’s center “Moyo Mucuru” (“Great Heart”) in Mozambique. The main focus of the work is the Christian school. More than 350 Mozambican children from all social backgrounds are taught there by local teachers. Children in need are supported through school sponsorships, which are 40 Euro/Month | betragen. | Project 611 – Child Sponsorships Mozambique
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Preschool to 7th grade
Geschützt zwischen Büschen und Bäumen liegt das Kinderzentrum „Moyo Mucuru“ am Rand der Stadt Chimoio in Mittelmosambik. Es wurde 1998 gegründet, um einheimischen Kindern eine gute Schulausbildung zu bieten, was keine Selbstverständlichkeit ist, denn bis heute zählt Mosambik zu den zehn ärmsten Ländern der Erde. Von Anfang an leiteten Interkulturelle Mitarbeiter (IKM) von VM-International vor Ort das Projekt. Seit Ende 2016 steht das Ehepaar Markus and Andrea Burkhardt They have been leading the center since then. More than 30 local staff members are employed in teaching, administration, housekeeping, grounds maintenance, and security, helping to ensure that the Christian school enjoys an excellent reputation well beyond the provincial borders.
The children are taught from preschool through 7th grade, the end of primary school, according to the Mozambican education system. Since 2018, parallel classes have been introduced, allowing more students to be enrolled.
Even in preschool, the students learn to read and write the alphabet. They learn to recognize numbers, colors, and shapes, as well as the basic principles of health and hygiene.
In grades 1–7, an average of 33 children are taught per class level.
The national average is more than twice as high.
By the end of the school year, almost all students typically achieve the class objectives.
On the school grounds, there is a basketball court and a football field available for physical education classes and competitions with neighboring schools.
The teaching of Christian values and biblical content is part of the school’s concept and is incorporated into daily school life in an age-appropriate manner.
Our staff, Markus & Andrea Burkhardt:
„Wir hoffen, dass Moyo Mucuru (das große Herz Gottes) sich weiter in Chimoio ausbreitet, denn wir möchten, dass viele Kinder und Eltern durch diese Arbeit in Berührung mit Jesus Christus kommen.“
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Giving children in Mozambique a future
For this sponsorship project, we offer two ways to provide support.
1. Child Sponsorship
This means providing regular financial support to a child in the chosen project, ensuring that they are well cared for and supported according to their developmental needs. Sponsors receive informational letters from the project twice a year.
2. Project Sponsorship
This means contributing regularly, at any amount you choose, to support the chosen sponsorship project as a whole. This helps cover general project costs, such as staff and household expenses, as well as additional costs like special activities, major purchases, or social assistance in emergency situations. Sponsors receive informational letters from the project twice a year.
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