Innovation development

Nhapúpwè aims to improve the quality of education in Mozambique, particularly in terms of child-centered and inclusive education methods, despite limited financial resources. To achieve this goal, Nhapúpwè develops didactic materials that can be made from local resources and designs activities for teaching and learning and for educational games based on hands-on learning and cooperative learning. It also takes into account how the national curriculum can be implemented using these methods and how teaching methods can be implemented in large class sizes and under simple conditions, such as under a mango tree.

Training And Consulting

Nhapúpwè disseminates its developed pedagogical innovations through training and consulting to other preschools and primary schools, as well as training institutes and decision-makers in the government. So far, over 1,000 teachers, educators, and trainers have been trained in the basics of child-centered and inclusive education nationwide. Through collaboration with the government, many of Nhapúpwè’s experiences and suggestions have been incorporated into national education programs and regulations. Nhapúpwè places particular importance on practical relevance in the offered training sessions. The importance of the topics for daily work with children is demonstrated. The training sessions involve a lot of observation, simulations, role-plays, and small films. Didactic materials are produced together with the participants and their usage tested. The focus topics are modular and can be put together according to needs. The topics are related to the basics of child-centered, inclusive education, active learning methods, and the production of didactic materials.

Preschool And Elementary School

Our work mainly focuses on the preschool and primary school of Nhapúpwè, which represents the center of our educational vision. We attach great importance to respectful interaction among all children and to creating an environment where children enjoy learning. In our school, children from different social backgrounds, cultural heritages, and with and without disabilities attend preschool and primary school. Financially better-off families contribute with a solidarity fee to enable one-third of financially disadvantaged children to participate as well. Nhapúpwè’s preschool and primary school have gained a good reputation in the city, resulting in long waiting lists.

The preschool and primary school also serve as a source of inspiration for our partners. Educators and teachers from other institutions come to observe, and decision-makers from various authorities and organizations seek ideas. It can be observed firsthand how child-centered, inclusive education can be implemented.

The Nhapúpwè preschool and primary school play a central role in our work, as it is the place where our ideas of good educational quality are put into practice. Our goal is for all children, regardless of their social background, cultural heritage, or ability, to enjoy learning and acquire the necessary foundations for their future schooling.

What Can Be Financed With Donations?

Thanks to donations, Nhapúpwè was able to grow to become a national reference center. The ongoing costs of the preschool and primary school are funded by families based on a solidarity contribution concept, ensuring sustainability and continuity even without donations.

For the expansion of infrastructure, Nhapúpwè relies on donations, and additional financial resources are required to fund training and consulting services. To be able to share experiences and pedagogical innovations and reach as many children, teachers, and educators as possible, Nhapúpwè relies on donations and cooperation partners.