Just education

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Given that half the population is under 18 years of age, education is a critical issue in Mozambique.
However, there are many reasons why children and young people are not able to receive adequate primary and secondary education. For example:
• insufficient numbers of schools and school vacancies means that not everyone can either start
or progress in their education.
• High numbers of students per class mean that pupils do not receive adequate attention and can
easily fall behind.
• Low numbers of trained teachers mean that not all subjects can be taught, or in sufficient depth.
• Lack of accountability and monitoring means teachers and students are able to take advantage
of a general climate of corruption in Mozambique.

The most common forms of bribery are money and sex.

The Just Education project was developed to tackle the issues of corruption
and injustice within the education system in Mozambique, in order to provide an
environment where young people can be encouraged to be all they were created
to be.

Our Vision
For young people to be empowered to make positive life choices, and to live to
their potential, through receiving education free from corruption, rooted in integrity
and transparency.

Since the Just Education activities began in 2005, 1,800 students, 1,000 trainee teachers and 150 teachers and school directors have been impacted by the program. Moral and
values education is taught as a part of the Civil Society Curriculum in 8 schools and 2 teacher
training centres. HIV & AIDS workshops have been conducted and anti-corruption seminars for teachers are run throughout the year.