The Blog

Collaboration and conversation is key to paving the way to change.  Environmentally-minded leaders are the keystone of conservation on Mount Namuli, and it is their collaboration and conversations that are paving the way towards conservation.  These leaders align and collaborate in the Natural Resource Management Committees of the communities of the mountain.  The efficacy of these groups is guided by ... Read More

In a time of uncertainty, we all need a little hope, and we cannot think of any place more hopeful than Mount Namuli. During these times, we need leaders.  One of Legado: Namuli’s specialties is cultivating leadership in every individual that we work with.  Sr. Felizardo Abilio, a Namuli native, is a powerful demonstration of leadership.  He lives at the ... Read More

As COVID-19 sweeps the globe, it's important you know how things are going in Mozambique. The Legado community has been so encouraging and supportive through this unprecedented time and dozens of people have reached out concerned for the wellbeing of the communities on Mount Namuli and Ribaue. As of late April, there have been less than 100 reported cases of ... Read More

“Rather than being a drop in the ocean, you’re like a big splash in the pond.” - Mary Sue Vorbrich In June 2019, Pete and Mary Sue Vorbrich journeyed to Mozambique as part of our 2019 Champion Trip to spend time with Legado’s Field Team for two weeks of learning and adventure. As major donors to the organization, they wanted ... Read More

Before planting the first seed of the season, the farmers of Namuli have many decisions to make. Where, when, how and for how much? These are just a few of the critical questions that farmers have to consider when planning their fields and looking to take their harvest to the market. To support Namuli’s farmers in answering these fundamental questions, ... Read More

Securing land tenure is fundamental when it comes to land and natural resource management in Mozambique. The Legado: Namuli team participated in a 5-day training with collaborating organizations ORAM and Terra Firma to learn the fundamentals of innovative methodologies for land delimitation in the communities of Namuli. Through the strengthening of Natural Resource Management Committees, delimitation of community boundaries, development ... Read More

Legado: Namuli’s field team is working with Namuli’s farmers to promote the use of biopesticides as a viable alternative to traditional pesticides in their machambas (fields) . Using all-natural and 100% locally produced resources, the team is conducting pilot experiments together with farmers to answer questions regarding the efficiency of biopesticides in individual fields and limitations for individual use. The ... Read More

Big change calls for creativity – and at Legado, we like to be creative. Change in our minds can start in an endless variety of ways, and it just might even begin with a puppet show. A group of primary school students from Mucunha worked with Legado: Namuli’s team to put together a puppet show about the use of fire, ... Read More

Over 60 producers from Mount Namuli’s Producer Associations are working together in the community demonstration fields to produce lettuce, collards, cabbage and kale. The community demonstration fields provide farmers with a central place to test new conservation agriculture techniques. While working alongside Legado: Namuli’s field team and other producers, farmers have the opportunity to ask questions and see the results ... Read More