Our Team
Our leadership team shares a passion for education and community development. We believe that by investing in education and community growth, we can build a stronger, more hopeful future for all.
Orlando & Joaquina
Orlando is a passionate educator and community activist dedicated to empowering youth in rural Mozambique through language and technology. With a background as an English and Portuguese instructor, he has worked with international organizations including the Red Cross, Doctors Without Borders, World Vision, the Peace Corps, and All Hands and Hearts. One of his proudest achievements is founding English for Búzi, a local radio program that has helped many Mozambicans learn and practice English.
After completing the Young African Leaders Initiative program at the University of South Africa in 2017, Orlando and his family moved to Mutua, where he began volunteering to teach English and computer skills to local children — this was the start of Educate Mozambique. He has continued to help grow this organization by leading initiatives that expand educational access, and promote cultural exchange.
Joaquina has been a primary school teacher since 2008. She was trained at Instituto de Formação de professores de Inhamizua (IFP), a teachers training institute, in 2007. She was first placed as a teacher in Búzi district, Sofala province, where she worked at Chiconde primary school for 5 years. Later she accepted a position at Hambanhe primary school for 2 years, and then Chicoio Primary school for 2 years.
Currently Joaquiina lives in Mutua with her husband and children where she teaches grades 1 to 7 at Escola Primária Filipe Jacinto Nyussi. In 2017, she completed a short course on basic computer skills, and she hopes to spread this new knowledge to the children in Mutua.
Sadique & Rebeca
Sadique is a graduate of Licungo University, and has a background in law, education, and philosophy. He advocates for an educational approach that honors cultural identities and encourages critical thinking.
Rebeca has a degree in English Language Teaching from Unilicungo University. She has expertise in community engagement projects that foster child development skills.
Together they are guided by traditional wisdom and African humanism. They believe that education should strengthen community bonds and nurture a sense of belonging.
Under their leadership, Educate Mozambique has implemented numerous initiatives, including educational and cultural activities, school support, health services, water projects, food programs, and community kitchens (Cozinha Comunitária) that promote nutrition and well-being. These efforts have benefited hundreds of children and youth in Mutua.
Sadie and Rebeca’s commitment to making a positive impact in Mutua is evident in their work. Their vision of human development and sustainability is a driving force, as they work toward a more conscious, united, and dignified future for the children of Mutua.