Our approach to international development is unique in many ways. These special aspects of the CouldYou? model have helped us earn a seat at the table in conversations and initiatives that are changing the nation of Mozambique.
Partnership Not Aid
While aid most certainly has an important role, CouldYou? takes a unique approach towards international development by chiefly focusing on collaboration and local partnership. We believe in partnering with the smartest people on the ground, who know what will work, and surrounding them with the resources and assistance they need to create positive, lasting change. We find that by partnering with African leaders, we can facilitate uniquely African solutions to African problems, which are proven to be more successful and sustainable than those developed from outside the continent.
CouldYou? has a wide range of close relationships with leaders in Mozambique and Africa, ranging from governments and tribes, to NGOs and churches. We act as facilitator, advisor and connector, and work hard to assemble the right people to address serious challenges and opportunities together.
Scalable Solutions
While CouldYou? has a great passion for Mozambique, we are always looking for solutions we can scale, not just throughout the country, but across the continent and to other developing nations. We are proud to partner with Mozambicans as they implement innovative solutions to poverty, which can be used by others as well. In the words of Joaquim Chissano, Former President of Mozambique, “I believe, together with CouldYou?, we can be a beacon of light to the continent.”
Uplifting the Whole Population
CouldYou? focuses on initiatives that uplift the entire population, including those at the bottom. We also believe in the importance of holistic solutions. For example, a hungry child will struggle to learn, and an educated child will struggle to thrive if there are no jobs.
CouldYou? is currently focused on 3 areas of development:
Connecting Deepest Gladness With the World’s Deep Need
CouldYou? appreciates the elegance in matching people of integrity and influence from the West who are seeking to make a difference, with just the right immersion experiences and initiatives in Africa. This not only leads to more successful solutions, but to deep relationships and personal transformation as well.