Apr 22, 2025 | Agriculture, Coffee, Community, Conservation, Sustainable Development, Tourism, UNDP
In March, a UNDP team visited Gorongosa National Park to oversee the activities of the IWT/PROBIO project and visited some of the sites they fund. One of these sites was the Mecombezi Ponte community, where they interacted with the Natural Resources Management...
Apr 17, 2025 | Agriculture, Coffee, Community, Sustainable Development
A prosperous journey from coffee plant to cup. Article and photos by Samo Jossefa This season coffee growers from the Regulado de Canda, in the community of Nhanguco, Gorongosa district will be participating in the coffee weighing process. These same farmers work...
Apr 14, 2025 | Community, Conservation, Gorongosa Rangers, Wildlife
Text/photo por Samo Jossefa Salazar Jemusse Fucumbo, a man committed to nature conservation and his community, has an inspiring story to share. Before becoming a ranger at Gorongosa National Park, Salazar was a poacher who engaged in illegal hunting to provide for his...
Apr 8, 2025 | Arts and Culture, Community, Tourism
Traditional ceremonies launch Gorongosa Park’s 2025 tourism season. Top photo – Traditional blessing ceremony, Chitengo, April 2, 2025 Gorongosa National Park has officially opened its doors for the 2025 season, showcasing its breathtaking beauty, and...
Mar 27, 2025 | Agriculture, Community, Education, Healthcare, Sustainable Development
Top photo-Maria da Graça (Pungué Locality Chief), Gabriela Curtiz and Elisa Langa (Gorongosa National Park) plan the food distribution. (Photo Samo Jossefa) Monday, March 31st, 2025 Farmers who live near Gorongosa National Park are hardworking, smart and resilient....
Mar 26, 2025 | Community, Conservation, Sustainable Development
Tourism revenue from Gorongosa National Park supports local communities, celebrates stewardship, and strengthens conservation partnerships. Text and photos – Samo Jossefa On March 26, 2025, Gorongosa National Park, alongside the District Government and Secretary...
