On the blog
Our First Adventure Trip!
Our first Adventure Trip was a memorable one filled with love, culture, and impact. We’re so excited to share with you the incredible experiences and moments that made this trip unforgettable.
Distribution Day & The Girls are Back in School!
School supplies distribution is always one of our favorite times of the year! You can see the joy of what receiving school supplies means to the girls.
Meet Alda: Our Newest Alumni Intern and Mentor Leader!
Meet Alda! She is a recent high school graduate, who has been with Kurandza since 2017, and her story is one of hard work, perseverance, and dedication.
BTS: Capturing the Heart of Mozambique
This past summer, filmmakers came to visit Mozambique that was funded through a Sown (storytelling for social good) grant. Take a look at the footage they captured to share our work and story.
Student Spotlight: Learn more about your impact!
All the classroom chatter, student laughter, every page turned, and all the dreams imagined, is thanks to your generosity. Read more stories from the girls whose lives you've changed.
Top 10 things I learned in Mozambique
In the rural areas of Mozambique, if you need something, all you have to do is ask your neighbor! Here are 10 things I learned in Mozambique.
The girls received Bibles and are so excited!
We couldn’t be more excited to share with you the launch of the new Bible Studies and Discipleship Program and the impact it will have on the lives of every girl as well as each person in her world!
Introducing the internship initiative 🎉
We are thrilled to announce the new Alumni and Internship Program! As of this year, we have had two alumni who have graduated from the Kurandza Educational Program return as interns!
Giveback Collective Love: Lisa Benavidez
Lisa Benavidez is a Visibility + Business Strategist who helps female entrepreneurs create a bold online presence in a variety of ways!
Giveback Collective Love: Jess Poon
Jess Poon is a female entrepreneur who resides in Ottawa, Canada. Her favorite travel destinations are Greece and Portugal. But, did you know she was not just born a Branding and Web Designer?
Giveback Collective Love: Jenny Nuccio
Jenny Nuccio is a woman, wife, mother, mentor, leader, podcast host, and global social entrepreneur. Her story working in Kenya started 10 years ago and is now unstoppable as she continues to make an immense impact on the world around her. How inspiring is she?!
Kurandza 2021 Annual Report And 2022 Goals
Together with your support, we positively impacted over 200 lives directly in Mozambique last year. 2021 was a period of growth and change for Kurandza. Our team took the year’s unique set of challenges in stride and our passion shined as we continued to seek ways to maximize our impact.
How You Can Support Kurandza This Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement that encourages people around the world to do good by donating their time, money, or voice to causes that are important to them.
2021 #IStandForGirls Campaign Recap
We did it, Kurandza family. Because of YOU, we secured scholarships for 250 girls in Mozambique to go back to school! You helped cover the costs of school fees, books, uniforms, backpacks, supplies, and transportation to the now 250 girls in our education program so that they can continue their education for another year.
Welcome to the 50 New Kurandza Students!
In October, we welcomed 50 new girls to our educational program for a total of 250 students! Thanks to the support of our #IStandForGirls sponsors, we are thrilled to be able to continue expanding our program and impact year-after-year.
How Access to Safe Transportation is Changing Lives
If you’ve followed our work via social media or have partnered with Kurandza in any way over the past few years, you’ve undoubtedly heard us mention “safe transportation” as a key component of our overall goal (to provide an accessible and high quality education to girls in Mozambique).
The Kickoff of Our New Literacy Initiative
Being out of the classroom for most of 2020 and even some of 2021 took a toll on their progress. They lost several months of learning time but despite being unable to attend school in-person, we made the best out of the situation and remain hopeful as we move forward.
We're Hiring!
We’re looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Virtual Assistant who will provide administrative and logistical support to Kurandza’s Founder, Elisabetta. This person will be able to successfully work alongside Elisabetta and her team in Mozambique, as well as be strongly self-motivated and able to get work done without close supervision.
How to Change the World for Just $9 per Day
Plastic Free July is winding its way down, but if you’ve been on social media at all this month, you’ve probably heard buzz around the topic of reducing consumption, minimizing plastic waste, and being a conscious consumer during July and beyond.
Introducing our New Girl Mentorship Program
The goal of this program is to set both mentors and mentees for long-term success, thereby creating a ripple effect for years to come. The younger girls will feel more supported, confident, and empowered in their studies while the high schoolers have the opportunity to hone their leadership skills and share their knowledge.