Pangaia Skills Development Centre Empowers Mozambican Youth Through Bakery Training
The Pangaia Skills Development Centre on Bazaruto Island, Mozambique, is transforming lives by offering bakery and pastry training to young islanders. Until 2023, fresh bread was unavailable on the island, but now, thanks to the center, young people are running their own bakery, producing bread, cakes, and other baked goods daily. Recelia Zivane, who now manages the bakery, transitioned from a precarious fishing livelihood to a stable income-generating role after receiving a training scholarship. She emphasizes that the program provides not just baking skills but also opportunities for income generation, skill development, and opening doors for others. The center, supported by African Parks, aims to reduce community dependence on unsustainable use of natural resources by providing alternative livelihood skills. In addition to bakery training, the center offers courses in welding, electrical installation, bricklaying, and motor mechanics, equipping over 100 young people annually with practical skills for a ...
