AGM 2025 in Mozambique: Gender Equality, Climate Action, and Volunteering

The first day of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of horizont3000 Mozambique was held in the province of Manica, district of Chimoio and brought together 52 participants, including government representatives, development partners and civil society organizations. The opening session featured the National Volunteer Council (CNV) and the Provincial Volunteer Council (PVC) of Manica, which outlined Mozambique’s volunteer accreditation process and highlighted opportunities for collaboration with horizont3000, reinforcing the relevance of technical volunteering within the national context.

Throughout the day, ESMABAMA, AZADA VERDE, JOSSOAL and LEMUSICA shared updates on their projects and the progress achieved in their communities. A common message emerged from all presentations: the tangible impact of horizont3000’s Advisory Programme, which continues to play a central role in strengthening partner institutions.

Organizations highlighted progress in several key areas:

• More structured internal management, with clearer processes and stronger coordination.
• Improved methodologies and tools, leading to more consistent and effective interventions.
• Enhanced team capacities, supported through ongoing coaching, practical training and professional development.
• Stronger planning, monitoring and analysis, enabling evidence-based adjustments and better programme outcomes.
• Greater institutional autonomy, thanks to knowledge and tools that remain within the organization.

There was a strong sense of recognition for the advisors, who are viewed as essential contributors to the sustainable growth of partner organizations. It also became clear that the need for technical support remains significant in Mozambique, acknowledged not only by partners but also by the government, which sees advisory as an important component of institutional development and the country’s ongoing progress.

The day concluded on a positive and motivating note, strengthening the shared commitment to continue supporting partner organizations and improving the quality of community-based interventions across the country.

Day 2 strengthened participants’ understanding of how gender inequalities shape climate impacts.

Discussions explored:

• Women’s disproportionate workload and exposure during climate crises
• Men’s economic and psychological pressures
• Gender-transformative approaches that shift power, not just participation

Hands-on exercises demonstrated how to integrate gender, climate resilience, and safeguarding using SMART indicators.

Days 3 and 4 focused on organizational strengthening–strategic planning, safeguarding, finance, and knowledge management–while aligning partners with the 2027–2030 program cycle.

Updates on global programming and h3 Gender Equality and Mainstreaming – Phase 2 highlighted expectations for transformative change across agency, power relations, and institutions.

Day 4 introduced the Gender Self–Assessment for h3 Mozambique, enabling the team to start thinking about identify gaps, set priorities, and begin a cycle of continuous improvement.

Sessions on advisor' mental health and role clarity emphasized collaboration, emotional support, and shared responsibility.

The AGM closed with reflections on surprises, feelings, and lessons learned–reinforcing commitment to stronger, gender inclusive, and climate-sensitive work.

• Enhanced capacity in gender–transformative and climate–resilient programming
• Clearer understanding of horizont3000’s systems, safeguarding requirements, and 2027–2030 priorities
• Stronger alignment among partners, government, and CNV
• Renewed commitment to apply learning in community interventions

• Deepen collaboration with government and CNV for greater impact
• Strengthen knowledge management and safeguarding practices
• Ensure all projects reflect climate and gender justice principles
• Document lessons learned for wider replication across communities

The AGM reaffirmed a collective mission: transforming knowledge into meaningful action for gender equality, climate justice, and resilient communities.