Legado: A small word with lasting impact…

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Did you know legado means legacy in Portuguese (one of the main languages in Mozambique) and in Spanish? Legado works to activate the power of legacy around the world so that people and the natural resources upon which they depend on can thrive together – now and into the future. The power of legacy starts when an individual, community, or ... Read More

Stopping Uncontrolled Fires – The Work of Women Beekeepers

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The apiary of Dona Rosita Faustino is located among forest and alongside the Malema River in the community of Murrabué, with the waters of the river and standing trees acting as a natural fence for the hives. The other day, a couple of youngsters were hunting around this same area, using fire to catch small rodents. This traditional hunting technique, ... Read More

Ricardina Leads the Way for Sustainability

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Ricardina Maria Osorio Vieira grew up in a small town in the shadow of Mount Namuli ­— so it should not come as a surprise that she has chosen to spend her career protecting the mountain ecosystem that was such a big part of her childhood. As a part of our Legado: Namuli field team, Ricardina has been an invaluable ... Read More