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Stories that transform
People Behind the Change
Every transformation begins with people. Discover the stories of farmers, women, young people and technicians who, together with JFS RESET, are building stronger communities and more resilient landscapes across Mozambique.
Stories that transform
Pathways to Resilience and Impact
Every story counts. Each farmer, woman, young person, or technician represents a living chapter in the social and environmental transformation that RESET promotes every day in Mozambique. Discover the stories of the people who, together with JFS-RESET, are regenerating communities and ecosystems.
Cristina and Samuel in Ruti – Sowing with Hope
The support provided in Ruti has been instrumental in strengthening local farmers. The provision of essential agricultural inputs, such as maize and cotton seeds, enabled the diversification of production and improved household food security. This diversification reduced reliance on cotton alone, creating new sources of income and greater economic stability.
Ana Bacar – Agriculture in a Conflict Context in Mocímboa da Praia
Ana Bacar, a mother of five from the Chibanga community (Mocímboa da Praia), saw her life transformed after the armed conflict that destroyed her crops and income. Through the JFS-RESET initiative, she received high-quality seeds, fertilizers, and agricultural tools, along with training in sustainable practices.
In the 2022/23 season, she harvested more than 0.5 tonnes of grains, ensuring food security and stability for her family. The project supported more than 2,652 farmers and impacted 11,535 people, strengthening food security and the local economy.
In the 2022/23 season, she harvested more than 0.5 tonnes of grains, ensuring food security and stability for her family. The project supported more than 2,652 farmers and impacted 11,535 people, strengthening food security and the local economy.
Aida André — A Story of Resilience, Overcoming, and Transformation
After losing her parents at a young age, Aida André grew up in orphanages in Niassa, and her life was transformed through the support of a Portuguese family who financed her education. She holds a degree in Public Administration and joined SAN-JFS in 2017 as an IT Assistant. Today, she is a key contributor in the Technical Production Department.
Aida overcame both technical and emotional challenges, contributing to the success of the 2023/2024 cotton seed procurement campaign. Her story reflects the power of social inclusion and women’s empowerment.
Aida overcame both technical and emotional challenges, contributing to the success of the 2023/2024 cotton seed procurement campaign. Her story reflects the power of social inclusion and women’s empowerment.
Rasul Lurião – Scaling Cotton Production Through Innovation
JFS-RESET provided Rasul with resources and tools that transformed his agricultural practices. The provision of a tractor significantly increased efficiency in land preparation, enabling him to expand his farm to 35 hectares of cotton, maize, and soybeans.
The programme also facilitated access to solar panels, improving living conditions and productivity, and guarantees the direct purchase of cotton, ensuring stable income and enabling investment in infrastructure and food security.
The programme also facilitated access to solar panels, improving living conditions and productivity, and guarantees the direct purchase of cotton, ensuring stable income and enabling investment in infrastructure and food security.
Christine Nsenga – From Refugee to Leader at JFS-RESET
Christine fled Burundi in 2006 and found refuge in Mozambique, where she began a new life. In 2015, she joined SAN-JFS as an Administrative Assistant and, through the support of RESET’s training and capacity-building programmes, developed a broad set of skills in logistics, quality control, and social responsibility.
Today, she serves as Head of People at RESET, leading teams and promoting gender equality and inclusion. Her journey reflects the transformative power of education and decent work.
Today, she serves as Head of People at RESET, leading teams and promoting gender equality and inclusion. Her journey reflects the transformative power of education and decent work.
Cristina and Samuel in Ruti – Sowing with Hope
The support provided in Ruti has been instrumental in strengthening local farmers. The provision of essential agricultural inputs, such as maize and cotton seeds, enabled the diversification of production and improved household food security. This diversification reduced reliance on cotton alone, creating new sources of income and greater economic stability.
Ana Bacar – Agriculture in a Conflict Context in Mocímboa da Praia
Ana Bacar, a mother of five from the Chibanga community (Mocímboa da Praia), saw her life transformed after the armed conflict that destroyed her crops and income. Through the JFS-RESET initiative, she received high-quality seeds, fertilizers, and agricultural tools, along with training in sustainable practices.
In the 2022/23 season, she harvested more than 0.5 tonnes of grains, ensuring food security and stability for her family. The project supported more than 2,652 farmers and impacted 11,535 people, strengthening food security and the local economy.
In the 2022/23 season, she harvested more than 0.5 tonnes of grains, ensuring food security and stability for her family. The project supported more than 2,652 farmers and impacted 11,535 people, strengthening food security and the local economy.
Aida André — A Story of Resilience, Overcoming, and Transformation
After losing her parents at a young age, Aida André grew up in orphanages in Niassa, and her life was transformed through the support of a Portuguese family who financed her education. She holds a degree in Public Administration and joined SAN-JFS in 2017 as an IT Assistant. Today, she is a key contributor in the Technical Production Department.
Aida overcame both technical and emotional challenges, contributing to the success of the 2023/2024 cotton seed procurement campaign. Her story reflects the power of social inclusion and women’s empowerment.
Aida overcame both technical and emotional challenges, contributing to the success of the 2023/2024 cotton seed procurement campaign. Her story reflects the power of social inclusion and women’s empowerment.
Rasul Lurião – Scaling Cotton Production Through Innovation
JFS-RESET provided Rasul with resources and tools that transformed his agricultural practices. The provision of a tractor significantly increased efficiency in land preparation, enabling him to expand his farm to 35 hectares of cotton, maize, and soybeans.
The programme also facilitated access to solar panels, improving living conditions and productivity, and guarantees the direct purchase of cotton, ensuring stable income and enabling investment in infrastructure and food security.
The programme also facilitated access to solar panels, improving living conditions and productivity, and guarantees the direct purchase of cotton, ensuring stable income and enabling investment in infrastructure and food security.
Christine Nsenga – From Refugee to Leader at JFS-RESET
Christine fled Burundi in 2006 and found refuge in Mozambique, where she began a new life. In 2015, she joined SAN-JFS as an Administrative Assistant and, through the support of RESET’s training and capacity-building programmes, developed a broad set of skills in logistics, quality control, and social responsibility.
Today, she serves as Head of People at RESET, leading teams and promoting gender equality and inclusion. Her journey reflects the transformative power of education and decent work.
Today, she serves as Head of People at RESET, leading teams and promoting gender equality and inclusion. Her journey reflects the transformative power of education and decent work.
Cristina and Samuel in Ruti – Sowing with Hope
The support provided in Ruti has been instrumental in strengthening local farmers. The provision of essential agricultural inputs, such as maize and cotton seeds, enabled the diversification of production and improved household food security. This diversification reduced reliance on cotton alone, creating new sources of income and greater economic stability.
Ana Bacar – Agriculture in a Conflict Context in Mocímboa da Praia
Ana Bacar, a mother of five from the Chibanga community (Mocímboa da Praia), saw her life transformed after the armed conflict that destroyed her crops and income. Through the JFS-RESET initiative, she received high-quality seeds, fertilizers, and agricultural tools, along with training in sustainable practices.
In the 2022/23 season, she harvested more than 0.5 tonnes of grains, ensuring food security and stability for her family. The project supported more than 2,652 farmers and impacted 11,535 people, strengthening food security and the local economy.
In the 2022/23 season, she harvested more than 0.5 tonnes of grains, ensuring food security and stability for her family. The project supported more than 2,652 farmers and impacted 11,535 people, strengthening food security and the local economy.
Aida André — A Story of Resilience, Overcoming, and Transformation
After losing her parents at a young age, Aida André grew up in orphanages in Niassa, and her life was transformed through the support of a Portuguese family who financed her education. She holds a degree in Public Administration and joined SAN-JFS in 2017 as an IT Assistant. Today, she is a key contributor in the Technical Production Department.
Aida overcame both technical and emotional challenges, contributing to the success of the 2023/2024 cotton seed procurement campaign. Her story reflects the power of social inclusion and women’s empowerment.
Aida overcame both technical and emotional challenges, contributing to the success of the 2023/2024 cotton seed procurement campaign. Her story reflects the power of social inclusion and women’s empowerment.
Rasul Lurião – Scaling Cotton Production Through Innovation
JFS-RESET provided Rasul with resources and tools that transformed his agricultural practices. The provision of a tractor significantly increased efficiency in land preparation, enabling him to expand his farm to 35 hectares of cotton, maize, and soybeans.
The programme also facilitated access to solar panels, improving living conditions and productivity, and guarantees the direct purchase of cotton, ensuring stable income and enabling investment in infrastructure and food security.
The programme also facilitated access to solar panels, improving living conditions and productivity, and guarantees the direct purchase of cotton, ensuring stable income and enabling investment in infrastructure and food security.
Christine Nsenga – From Refugee to Leader at JFS-RESET
Christine fled Burundi in 2006 and found refuge in Mozambique, where she began a new life. In 2015, she joined SAN-JFS as an Administrative Assistant and, through the support of RESET’s training and capacity-building programmes, developed a broad set of skills in logistics, quality control, and social responsibility.
Today, she serves as Head of People at RESET, leading teams and promoting gender equality and inclusion. Her journey reflects the transformative power of education and decent work.
Today, she serves as Head of People at RESET, leading teams and promoting gender equality and inclusion. Her journey reflects the transformative power of education and decent work.
Cristina and Samuel in Ruti – Sowing with Hope
The support provided in Ruti has been instrumental in strengthening local farmers. The provision of essential agricultural inputs, such as maize and cotton seeds, enabled the diversification of production and improved household food security. This diversification reduced reliance on cotton alone, creating new sources of income and greater economic stability.
Ana Bacar – Agriculture in a Conflict Context in Mocímboa da Praia
Ana Bacar, a mother of five from the Chibanga community (Mocímboa da Praia), saw her life transformed after the armed conflict that destroyed her crops and income. Through the JFS-RESET initiative, she received high-quality seeds, fertilizers, and agricultural tools, along with training in sustainable practices.
In the 2022/23 season, she harvested more than 0.5 tonnes of grains, ensuring food security and stability for her family. The project supported more than 2,652 farmers and impacted 11,535 people, strengthening food security and the local economy.
In the 2022/23 season, she harvested more than 0.5 tonnes of grains, ensuring food security and stability for her family. The project supported more than 2,652 farmers and impacted 11,535 people, strengthening food security and the local economy.
Aida André — A Story of Resilience, Overcoming, and Transformation
After losing her parents at a young age, Aida André grew up in orphanages in Niassa, and her life was transformed through the support of a Portuguese family who financed her education. She holds a degree in Public Administration and joined SAN-JFS in 2017 as an IT Assistant. Today, she is a key contributor in the Technical Production Department.
Aida overcame both technical and emotional challenges, contributing to the success of the 2023/2024 cotton seed procurement campaign. Her story reflects the power of social inclusion and women’s empowerment.
Aida overcame both technical and emotional challenges, contributing to the success of the 2023/2024 cotton seed procurement campaign. Her story reflects the power of social inclusion and women’s empowerment.
Rasul Lurião – Scaling Cotton Production Through Innovation
JFS-RESET provided Rasul with resources and tools that transformed his agricultural practices. The provision of a tractor significantly increased efficiency in land preparation, enabling him to expand his farm to 35 hectares of cotton, maize, and soybeans.
The programme also facilitated access to solar panels, improving living conditions and productivity, and guarantees the direct purchase of cotton, ensuring stable income and enabling investment in infrastructure and food security.
The programme also facilitated access to solar panels, improving living conditions and productivity, and guarantees the direct purchase of cotton, ensuring stable income and enabling investment in infrastructure and food security.
Christine Nsenga – From Refugee to Leader at JFS-RESET
Christine fled Burundi in 2006 and found refuge in Mozambique, where she began a new life. In 2015, she joined SAN-JFS as an Administrative Assistant and, through the support of RESET’s training and capacity-building programmes, developed a broad set of skills in logistics, quality control, and social responsibility.
Today, she serves as Head of People at RESET, leading teams and promoting gender equality and inclusion. Her journey reflects the transformative power of education and decent work.
Today, she serves as Head of People at RESET, leading teams and promoting gender equality and inclusion. Her journey reflects the transformative power of education and decent work.
Cristina and Samuel in Ruti – Sowing with Hope
The support provided in Ruti has been instrumental in strengthening local farmers. The provision of essential agricultural inputs, such as maize and cotton seeds, enabled the diversification of production and improved household food security. This diversification reduced reliance on cotton alone, creating new sources of income and greater economic stability.
Ana Bacar – Agriculture in a Conflict Context in Mocímboa da Praia
Ana Bacar, a mother of five from the Chibanga community (Mocímboa da Praia), saw her life transformed after the armed conflict that destroyed her crops and income. Through the JFS-RESET initiative, she received high-quality seeds, fertilizers, and agricultural tools, along with training in sustainable practices.
In the 2022/23 season, she harvested more than 0.5 tonnes of grains, ensuring food security and stability for her family. The project supported more than 2,652 farmers and impacted 11,535 people, strengthening food security and the local economy.
In the 2022/23 season, she harvested more than 0.5 tonnes of grains, ensuring food security and stability for her family. The project supported more than 2,652 farmers and impacted 11,535 people, strengthening food security and the local economy.
Aida André — A Story of Resilience, Overcoming, and Transformation
After losing her parents at a young age, Aida André grew up in orphanages in Niassa, and her life was transformed through the support of a Portuguese family who financed her education. She holds a degree in Public Administration and joined SAN-JFS in 2017 as an IT Assistant. Today, she is a key contributor in the Technical Production Department.
Aida overcame both technical and emotional challenges, contributing to the success of the 2023/2024 cotton seed procurement campaign. Her story reflects the power of social inclusion and women’s empowerment.
Aida overcame both technical and emotional challenges, contributing to the success of the 2023/2024 cotton seed procurement campaign. Her story reflects the power of social inclusion and women’s empowerment.
Rasul Lurião – Scaling Cotton Production Through Innovation
JFS-RESET provided Rasul with resources and tools that transformed his agricultural practices. The provision of a tractor significantly increased efficiency in land preparation, enabling him to expand his farm to 35 hectares of cotton, maize, and soybeans.
The programme also facilitated access to solar panels, improving living conditions and productivity, and guarantees the direct purchase of cotton, ensuring stable income and enabling investment in infrastructure and food security.
The programme also facilitated access to solar panels, improving living conditions and productivity, and guarantees the direct purchase of cotton, ensuring stable income and enabling investment in infrastructure and food security.
Christine Nsenga – From Refugee to Leader at JFS-RESET
Christine fled Burundi in 2006 and found refuge in Mozambique, where she began a new life. In 2015, she joined SAN-JFS as an Administrative Assistant and, through the support of RESET’s training and capacity-building programmes, developed a broad set of skills in logistics, quality control, and social responsibility.
Today, she serves as Head of People at RESET, leading teams and promoting gender equality and inclusion. Her journey reflects the transformative power of education and decent work.
Today, she serves as Head of People at RESET, leading teams and promoting gender equality and inclusion. Her journey reflects the transformative power of education and decent work.
Cristina and Samuel in Ruti – Sowing with Hope
The support provided in Ruti has been instrumental in strengthening local farmers. The provision of essential agricultural inputs, such as maize and cotton seeds, enabled the diversification of production and improved household food security. This diversification reduced reliance on cotton alone, creating new sources of income and greater economic stability.
Ana Bacar – Agriculture in a Conflict Context in Mocímboa da Praia
Ana Bacar, a mother of five from the Chibanga community (Mocímboa da Praia), saw her life transformed after the armed conflict that destroyed her crops and income. Through the JFS-RESET initiative, she received high-quality seeds, fertilizers, and agricultural tools, along with training in sustainable practices.
In the 2022/23 season, she harvested more than 0.5 tonnes of grains, ensuring food security and stability for her family. The project supported more than 2,652 farmers and impacted 11,535 people, strengthening food security and the local economy.
In the 2022/23 season, she harvested more than 0.5 tonnes of grains, ensuring food security and stability for her family. The project supported more than 2,652 farmers and impacted 11,535 people, strengthening food security and the local economy.
Aida André — A Story of Resilience, Overcoming, and Transformation
After losing her parents at a young age, Aida André grew up in orphanages in Niassa, and her life was transformed through the support of a Portuguese family who financed her education. She holds a degree in Public Administration and joined SAN-JFS in 2017 as an IT Assistant. Today, she is a key contributor in the Technical Production Department.
Aida overcame both technical and emotional challenges, contributing to the success of the 2023/2024 cotton seed procurement campaign. Her story reflects the power of social inclusion and women’s empowerment.
Aida overcame both technical and emotional challenges, contributing to the success of the 2023/2024 cotton seed procurement campaign. Her story reflects the power of social inclusion and women’s empowerment.
Rasul Lurião – Scaling Cotton Production Through Innovation
JFS-RESET provided Rasul with resources and tools that transformed his agricultural practices. The provision of a tractor significantly increased efficiency in land preparation, enabling him to expand his farm to 35 hectares of cotton, maize, and soybeans.
The programme also facilitated access to solar panels, improving living conditions and productivity, and guarantees the direct purchase of cotton, ensuring stable income and enabling investment in infrastructure and food security.
The programme also facilitated access to solar panels, improving living conditions and productivity, and guarantees the direct purchase of cotton, ensuring stable income and enabling investment in infrastructure and food security.
Christine Nsenga – From Refugee to Leader at JFS-RESET
Christine fled Burundi in 2006 and found refuge in Mozambique, where she began a new life. In 2015, she joined SAN-JFS as an Administrative Assistant and, through the support of RESET’s training and capacity-building programmes, developed a broad set of skills in logistics, quality control, and social responsibility.
Today, she serves as Head of People at RESET, leading teams and promoting gender equality and inclusion. Her journey reflects the transformative power of education and decent work.
Today, she serves as Head of People at RESET, leading teams and promoting gender equality and inclusion. Her journey reflects the transformative power of education and decent work.
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