- Between the 7th and 11th of November, the Center for Democracy and Development (CDD) carried out training for 30 young people from the Youth Hub in Moma, within the scope of the Social Cohesion Program in Northern Mozambique. Young people were trained in five competencies, namely (i) Civic Engagement, (ii) Conflict Resolution and Negotiation, (iii) Leadership, (iv) 21st Century Skills, and (v) Entrepreneurship and Community Development Projects
The official opening of the training was led by the Permanent Secretary of the Moma district, João Bento Zampula, and was attended by representatives of the District Services for Education, Youth and Technology and the District Services for Economic Activities. In his speech, the Permanent Secretary emphasized the importance of training and empowering young people and encouraged associativism as a mechanism for participation in local governance. In the context of the challenges posed by violent extremism that has plagued the province of Cabo Delgado since October 2017, the leader warned that young people should distance themselves from movements that are not concerned with the well-being of youth. These movements take advantage of young people’s weaknesses, especially the lack of employment and unemployment.