Hollard impacts over 1,000 Mozambican youth through empowering initiatives

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Hollard impacts over 1,000 Mozambican youth through empowering initiatives

12:36 CAT | 16 Sep 2024

FILE - Hollard is also addressing the pressing issue of youth unemployment through the MozYouth Foundation which aims to empower young people with experience, confidence and skills needed to successfully navigate and thrive in the employment job market. Founded by Hollard, FNB, and MozParks, the Foundation has provided opportunities and resources supporting youth employment acceleration across Mozambique. To date, 1,000 young people have benefited from the Foundation’s programs, with plans to increase that number to 5,000 over the next three years. [File photo: Courtesy of Hollard Moçambique]

Hollard Mozambique has positively impacted the lives of over 1,000 young Mozambicans through various enabling initiatives designed to foster self-belief, creativity, entrepreneurship, and cultural growth. These programs, showcase the profound impact that supporting young talent and entrepreneurs can have on their personal development and consequently on society.

One of the most notable successes in 2024 has been the achievements of young musical talents through Projecto Xiquitsi. Endorsed and supported by Hollard Seguros, eight aspiring musicians have gained international recognition and prestigious awards for their outstanding accomplishments. Their dedication and exceptional talent have brought Mozambique’s rich artistic potential into the global spotlight.

Hollardmoz.tt_ — *File photo: Courtesy of Hollard Moçambique*

Earlier this year , Hollard Mozambique’s continuous dedicated sponsorship of the “Colecção Crescente” Arts Initiative concluded in the 2024 edition of the Exhibition and awards ceremony, held at Galeria Kulungwana, which culminated with the annual awards presentation, where Hollard and Kulungwana had the privilege of recognizing and celebrating the remarkable achievements of inspired young artists who through the visual medium ask meaningful questions, change viewpoints, and challenge the status quo.

As Henri Mittermayer, Hollard CEO, said during the event: ‘The “Colecção Crescente” initiative motivates, inspires, and supports our developing artists. It also exposes our communities to the artworks and the visual messages expressed by our very own local youth, who on an annual basis make significant contributions to Mozambique’s art scene’.

Three winners of the Annual Futuros Melhores Award, sponsored by Hollard Seguros, were selected for their creativity, innovation, and cultural impact, as judged by a panel of local and international art experts.

Hollard is also addressing the pressing issue of youth unemployment through the MozYouth Foundation which aims to empower young people with experience, confidence and skills needed to successfully navigate and thrive in the employment job market. Founded by Hollard, FNB, and MozParks, the Foundation has provided opportunities and resources supporting youth employment acceleration across Mozambique. To date, 1,000 young people have benefited from the Foundation’s programs, with plans to increase that number to 5,000 over the next three years.

Mozambique, like many other countries, faces high youth unemployment rates. The MozYouth Foundation has taken a proactive approach to tackle this challenge by offering training, mentorship, and support for both employment and entrepreneurial ventures. The Foundation’s programs equip young individuals with the skills needed to secure meaningful employment and create sustainable businesses.

Through these initiatives, Hollard, a Mozambican insurance company that prides itself on being purpose-driven and measuring its social dividends alongside shareholder contribution, continues to make a lasting impact, helping to shape a brighter future for Mozambique’s youth.

Source: Hollard Moçambique / Media Release