March 04
Mozambique: Shining a Light On Spotlight Initiative's Impact in Mozambique
Over the past four years, Spotlight Initiative's comprehensive approach to eliminating violence against women and girls has changed lives and communities in Mozambique. Read more »
September 12, 2023
Mozambique: School Communities Unite to End Gender-Based Violence and Child Marriage in Mozambique
Sitting on a bench in the courtyard of Madzicuera Secondary School, teachers Flora Senguaio and Eugénio Francisco discuss how they work with their students to eliminate… Read more »
November 25, 2022
Mozambique: 'Girls Should Be Able to Focus Only On Their Studies' - How Activism Changes Girls' Lives in Mozambique
With notebooks in her arms and a bright smile, Maria*, 16, is getting ready for another school day. She is in the 9th grade in Mogovolas district, Nampula province, Mozambique, and… Read more »
October 31, 2022
Mozambique: 'Reclaiming My Dignity' - Breaking the Cycle of Violence in Mozambique
Sarudzai Saize, 26, was able to break the cycle of violence and become an inspiration to other women in her village. She lives in her own house, runs her hairdresser business and… Read more »
October 11, 2022
Mozambique: 'Everyone Said I Couldn't Be a Mechanic, but I Can Be Whatever I Want' - Deconstructing Gender Roles in Mozambique
With the support of the Spotlight Initiative, Dulce Santos challenged professional gender roles and trained as a mechanic. Today she shares her workspace with five other… Read more »
October 10, 2022
Mozambique: The Impact of Economic Empowerment On the Lives of Women and Girls in Mozambique
In Mozambique, with the support of the Spotlight Initiative, thousands of women and girls have joined Village Savings and Loan Associations, enabling them to open and manage their… Read more »
September 12, 2022
Mozambique: 'We Can Eliminate Violence If We Work Together' - Multi-Sectoral Teams Are Eliminating Gender-Based Violence in Mozambique
Judite Nota is 36 years old and has been a Mozambican Government employee for over 13 years. She has always worked to eliminate gender-based violence (GBV) as her primary… Read more »
May 16, 2022
Malawi: In Malawi, Traditional Authorities Are Helping to Eliminate Child Marriage and Get Girls Back to School
MACHINGA, Malawi - "We have so far dissolved 81 marriages under the chiefs' forum," says Traditional Authority Mizinga proudly. "All the girls are back in school". As Traditional… Read more »