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4 months ago

Please meet Claudio. Claudio is 4 years old - he will turn 5 this May.Claudio is one of 180 students at our CAN Center. He lives in Nhamatsane with his mother and father, who are both currently unemployed. Many in the region can not find work. Claudio only owns one pair of pants and one shirt - and so he must miss school once a week for 'wash day,' so that his clothes can dry. Claudio's parents send him to school because they want him to have better opportunities than they did. At school, Claudio is learning to read. In this picture, Claudio stands in front of a wall at school - the writing says "Open Books and Open Doors."We are grateful to provide Claudio and his classmates opportunity. If you'd like to help, please consider a donation. Just $25 goes a long way in rural Mozambique. We are 100% volunteer run. ... See MoreSee Less

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4 months ago

❤ Teacher Highlight ❤ Zinha Almeida Da SilvaZinha has been teaching at CAN Mozambique for 7 years. She is a single mother of 5 children. Zinha walks to CAN Mozambique with her children everyday, where she shares her love of life and learning. We are so grateful to have Zinha in the classroom, imparting her knowledge and engaging with the children of her community.Zinha lives in the Tembwe neighborhood, which is about 1.5 km from the school. Thank you Zinha ❤️ ... See MoreSee Less

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5 months ago

Last year one of the young children at our Open Center Nhamatsane CAN Mozambique was crippled in a falling accident. Unable to walk without being carried, Antonio was no longer able to attend school. Through the charity work of our Open Center community, we were able to raise the funds to provide a walker for Antonio - see the photos from this week of his triumphant return to school!Our school and the education that we provide the youth of the rural areas we serve is our greatest gift. With eduction, the children will create better lives for themselves, and in turn, their children. This is how we build a better world.Find out how you can help. ... See MoreSee Less

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5 months ago

School is in session! We have 180 students that have registered to attend our Open Center Nhamatsane CAN Mozambique. Students receive free meals while in school, and the education they need to be able to matriculate to city schools for 1st grade. The parents of the students volunteer on the Open Center farm, learning valuable and sustainable skills while providing the nutritious food for the school tables.It is all for the community and by the community.Together, with our help, the lives of these children will be better. Better opportunities than their parents had. This is what it's all about. ... See MoreSee Less

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6 months ago

We have an immediate need to house and rebuild shelters due to a storm that has passed through the area. The Widows of Matsinho need our support. This is a village of societal outcasts - the only assistance they get is from our Open Center in Namatsane. Please donate if you can - www.opencenterinternational.org ... See MoreSee Less

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