Entrepreneurs are at the core of our action and the real impact is to unlock their potential and embolden their processes of reinvention and perseverance; It means building their capacity to maintain confidence in and a commitment to their business. Ultimately, we cannot control this crisis or the next ones, but we can equip entrepreneurs to show resilience in the face of challenges.
Success stories
Black Brick: Bricks made of recycled materials
Castro Manganhela is co-founder of BLACK BRICK MOZ, a small manufacturer of bricks made from recycled material which reached the national final of ClimateLaunchpad 2021.
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Baby D Cosméticos
Keysha Sumbane and Diana Simão are childhood friends who decided to start a cosmetics brand because of their shared passion.
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Zero Waste Moz: Sustainable growth of cities
Lourdes Waty is an excellent innovator, the founder of Zero Waste Moz, one of three national finalists of the Climate LaunchPad 2022.
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Uzuri Creations: Mozambican accessories and clothing
Paula Cuna is the founder of Uzuri Creations, a brand offering Mozambican accessories and clothing with a focus on incorporating “capulana”, which was launched 7 years ago in 2015 as a way to uplift African beauty, especially from Mozambique, as a way to value our cultural symbols; one of them being the “capulana”.
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Tchaiane Agro Caju Plantações
Ércio is a 26-year-old young man who participated in the iDeate business ideation program, a Standard Bank initiative. He has a history of perseverance as well as creativity, co-founding Tchaiane Agro Caju Plantações, a company based in Nampula.
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From mukherista to warehouse owner
Cidália’s story is one of grit and perseverance, and epitomizes the ability to transform a
problem into an opportunity. Before starting her entrepreneurial journey, she was a “mukherista”, dividing her time between her small business selling shrimp and a job.
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Anchaa’s Gluten Free
Anchaa’s Gluten Free is a brand created by Ancha Salvador, that is dedicated to marketing gluten-free homemade products.
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