Our latest case study, Exploring the Space for Young People in Peacebuilding in Northern Mozambique complements the findings of the research report Exploring the Space for Young People in Peacebuilding in Coastal Communities of Tanzania and Kenya, published in April 2024. It delves into the intersection of youth, culture, and peacebuilding in Cabo Delgado and Nampula, and in particular in the districts of Chiure, Mecufi and Erati.
The case study highlights the critical yet challenging role of young people in fostering social cohesion within Chiure, Mecufi and Erati. Despite significant differences across the districts, with Chiure representing the district with more youth associations and activists, young people face similar barriers to meaningful participation in discussions on security and peace. Factors such as economic instability, limited access to education and employment, and perceptions of young people as disengaged or risk-seeking have led to feelings of marginalisation and exclusion. The violent context in northern Mozambique further restricts young people from raising their voices, as expressing concerns related to security can be perceived as dissent.
Peaceful Change initiative produced this report under the Kujenga Amani Pamoja programme implemented by WeWorld and co-funded by the European Union. The case study is a synthesis of the research conducted, through interviews and focus group discussions, by the Faculty of Social and Humanity Sciences – Lúrio University.
The report is available in English and Portuguese on the following links:
