A group of volunteers from Moza Banco and partner organisations, led by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Manuel Soares, visited Escola Básica 19 de Outubro — the last active Reception Centre in the district of Boane — to comfort more than one thousand victims of the recent floods that struck the southern region of the country. Composed mainly of women and children, the Reception Centre shelters families who, despite having lost almost everything, remain full of hope for a better and more stable future.

During the visit, the team delivered various donations, including non-perishable food items, clothing, and hygiene and cleaning products, in an effort to ease the needs of these families, who continue to depend on all possible assistance.

Moved by the reality on the ground, Moza’s CEO reaffirmed the Bank’s commitment to continuing the Solidarity Movement and further strengthening support for flood victims.

“When we look at these families, we realise that solidarity cannot be limited to a single action. Moza is here because it believes that being supportive means walking alongside those who need it most, until hope once again outweighs pain. We are aware of other areas in Maputo Province that still require assistance, particularly Manhiça, Moamba and Magude, and therefore we want the next phase of our Solidarity Movement to also include these regions. We will continue to Make It Happen,” added the CEO.

Representing the supported families, the Director of the Reception Centre, Maria Alcinda Mandlate, highlighted above all the message of hope conveyed to flood victims through the donations associated with the Solidarity Movements, calling for their continuation.

“These families arrived here with virtually nothing. We have mothers and pregnant women who need the help of each and every one of you. Every contribution we receive restores a little dignity and hope. Knowing that we are not alone gives us the strength to continue caring for these people as they deserve,” affirmed the Director.

This initiative forms part of the actions that have been carried out since the onset of the floods, with the Bank having already channelled support to Gaza Province in coordination with local authorities and the National Institute for Disaster Management (INGD).

In Gaza, in addition to supporting the central government, Moza directly assisted the districts of Guijá, Mapai, Chigubo and Chicualacuala — areas that were devastated by the force of the floods, resulting in loss of life and significant material damage.

More than simply delivering donations, Moza seeks through these actions to provide comfort to the victims, encouraging them to fight for the reconstruction of their lives.

With a view to supporting communities affected by the floods that have struck several regions of the country, with particular impact on Gaza Province—where thousands of families are facing significant losses and conditions of extreme vulnerability—Moza Bank has launched a Solidarity Movement and has expressed its openness to receiving all possible assistance.

As a bank that is part of the community, Moza shares in the pain experienced by all affected Mozambicans and is therefore mobilising both internal and external efforts to collect and donate funds, non-perishable food, hygiene products and all goods considered essential in this moment of humanitarian emergency.

While collecting goods from its employees and partners across the country, the Bank, in partnership with local and central authorities, has identified four districts in critical condition in Gaza Province—namely Chicualacuala, Chigubo, Guijá and Mapai—which are expected to benefit from the efforts of this resource-mobilisation campaign later this week.

“All our employees are involved in this campaign, and the Bank itself has mobilised funds to acquire various goods and ensure that it also responds to this national call. We will not abandon the Mozambican people at such a sensitive time,” stated the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Moza Bank, Manuel Soares.

Although Gaza is currently the main priority, Moza is not indifferent to the disastrous situation faced by some communities in Maputo Province. Thus, in collaboration with other partners, the Bank is mobilising to gather as many goods and financial resources as possible to ensure that flood victims in Maputo also receive support.

“We want to support, above all, the families who are in the various accommodation centres and who are currently lacking almost everything. We are deeply aware of the situation on the ground, particularly in Boane District, where the overflow of some rivers and water channels has caused flooding that has brought great suffering to families,” added the CEO.

Through this initiative, Moza Bank puts into practice one of its core values—Resilience alongside the people—reaffirming its commitment to communities and to active solidarity as a fundamental principle for expressing empathy and contributing to the gradual restoration of dignity, security and hope for populations affected by the floods.

More than one hundred children from the country’s three regions recently benefited from food products, toys and other goods donated by Moza, as part of initiatives carried out to provide a dignified Christmas for those most in need.

With its epicentre in the southern region of the country, the initiative known as Solidarity Christmas also reached the BETEL Provincial Orphanage in Nampula and the Melanie Orphanage in the city of Beira.

In the south, the Bank visited two health facilities, namely the Quissico Rural Hospital in Inhambane and the Matola Provincial Hospital, which served as the main venue for the Solidarity Christmas celebrations.

In Matola, more than 70 children admitted to the paediatric ward of that health unit for various medical conditions enjoyed a special morning, receiving toys and food products and socialising with Bank employees during a snack prepared for the occasion.

At the same event, Moza Banco Executive Committee Member Jaime Joaquim explained the meaning of Solidarity Christmas for the Moza family, stressing that “above all, it is a time for sharing, hope and love. It is these small gestures that help us build a great Christmas, one that is more humane and more supportive.”

On behalf of the children, parents and Matola Provincial Hospital as a whole, the Director of the health unit, Ana Rodrigues, stated that “Moza’s initiative goes far beyond the delivery of gifts, symbolising closeness, empathy and a commitment to the well-being of the population.” She also highlighted the need to strengthen inter-institutional partnerships between the health sector and the private sector, with a view to promoting a fairer and more supportive society.

For the Moza family, it is only through gestures of solidarity and love for one’s neighbour that it is possible to celebrate a harmonious and joyful festive season, enabling Mozambicans to Win Together, even in times when obstacles seem to undermine the achievement of individual and collective goals.