About MozTrabalha
MozTrabalha empowers communities by providing comprehensive support across the entire forestry and construction value chains, driving sustainable economic development in Mozambique.
Our Mission?
MozTrabalha’s mission is to foster productive employment and improve working conditions for Mozambican communities, focusing on youth and those living in poverty, through sustainable market development and policy advocacy.
The project employs a systemic approach that emphasizes local ownership, adaptive management, and a portfolio of interventions.
By leveraging these principles, MozTrabalha addresses challenges sustainably and at scale, facilitating lasting improvements in market functions, including changes in regulations at sectoral and national levels.
Goals
MozTrabalha strives to:
- Advance employment policies that promote job growth and structural transformation.
- Support the expansion of sustainable enterprises in forestry, wood processing, and sustainable construction.
- Enhance the capacity of social partners to advocate for effective employment policies.
Through these objectives, we aim to create lasting economic opportunities, increase productivity, and ensure decent working conditions across Mozambique.
Focus areas
Sectoral policies
We collaborate with the government and other stakeholders to shape economic and sectoral policies that foster job growth and structural transformation, ensuring long-term stability and progress in the forestry and construction industries.
“>Market systems
Our Market Systems Development approach drives the growth of sustainable enterprises in the forestry, wood processing, and sustainable construction sectors, creating a robust and inclusive market ecosystem that supports the entire value chain.
“>Capacity dev
We focus on building the capacity of local stakeholders, including social partners, by providing training, resources, and support, enabling them to advocate effectively for employment policies and drive market systems development.
Key Resources
Explore our comprehensive collection of resources designed to support sustainable construction practices and promote decent work in Mozambique. These materials are crafted to empower stakeholders, provide valuable insights, and facilitate the implementation of eco-friendly building methods across various sectors.
Documentary film
Highlighting real people and real progress
Explore the journey of Moz Trabalha through our compelling documentary film, which delves into the lives of those at the heart of the initiative, highlighting their stories, challenges, and triumphs.
Follow us as we build a brighter future for Mozambique through sustainable forestry and construction practices.
