Wona Sanana

Building Strong
Foundations from
The start.

We nurture young minds through quality community-based
care and early learning programs.

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Empowerings Parents
& Caregivers
For Impact

Our parenting programs equip families with tools to support
their children’s growth and wellbeing.

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A Safe Childhood is
is Every Child’s
Right.

We strengthen child protection systems and advocate for
inclusive, child-friendly communities.

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Early Childhood Development

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Community Empowerment

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Advocacy, Research & Policy

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ABOUT US

A national force for early childhood care and development in Mozambique.

Wona Sanana (WS) is a non-profit local Mozambican NGO formally registered in 2003, active in the ECD sector for 20 years." We work at local, provincial, and national levels, dedicated to fostering a nurturing environment for the most vulnerable children and families.

Children Reached

50,000

community partnerships

150+

Experience in ECD

20+ Years

Why We Exist

Mozambique faces severe, multi-dimensional child poverty. A staggering 56% of children are classified as experiencing multidimensional poverty, and 37% of under-5s face chronic malnutrition. Access to ECD remains under 4%.

What We Do

Focus on Early Childhood Development, Child Protection, Education, and Youth & Caregiver Economic Empowerment.

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Program Area

Intergrated DPI Program Templates

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Care Model & Economic Empowerment

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Strategic Partnerships with the Government

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Improved Care & Protection

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Knowledge Management

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Best Practices Research

SERVICES

Our Services

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Integrated DPI Model Development

A comprehensive Early Childhood Development program that integrates child-centered education, health, nutrition, agriculture, and home visits. It promotes learning through play using local materials and supports children aged 0–8 with ongoing community training and monitoring.

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Membership Clubs

WS trains mentors to lead adherence clubs where children, adolescents, and caregivers can share concerns, receive guidance, and build peer support. These clubs help improve health outcomes and ensure better adherence to treatments.

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Savings & Income Generation Groups

WS supports the formation of savings groups by providing logistical and technical assistance, including mobile wallet integration. Caregivers learn to save money and start small businesses to improve their family’s financial stability.

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Social and Financial Education

WS empowers adolescents aged 13–19 through the Aflateen+ curriculum, covering topics like identity, gender equality, budgeting, and entrepreneurship. The program is delivered in schools and communities to build life skills and global citizenship.

Research

WS conducts research on early childhood development, child protection, and community care practices. The findings support evidence-based programming and advocacy for children’s rights and well-being.