Without the proper infrastructure, meeting the physical needs of the community is nearly impossible. It is vital that there are certain resources on the property so that members of the community are drawn to it naturally. The following are some of the structures that are in the works that will make the community center a place that attracts people. This is the catalyst for building relationships that will lead to conversations about Jesus Christ and the Good News. Here are some of the proposed structures:

A Well

Water is the foundation of life. The quest for water can be a consuming event if it is not readily available. In Mozambique, it is estimated that 14.8 million people, over half the population, do not have access to clean water. The dry season runs from May to October, where water is scarce.

The lack of clean water sources leads to many issues, including sickness, loss of education, and even death. Access to clean water transforms the lives of rural residents in Mozambique, vastly increasing their health and giving them time to invest in other areas necessary to their survival and growth.

The first and most important part of Village of Hope is providing the citizens of Namialo with clean water. Not just today, but creating a system that is sustainable for years to come.

Buildings – kitchen and classrooms

In order to continue the development of this community center, access to a kitchen and rooms is the next most important element. A kitchen will provide a place to cook nutrient-rich meals for the kids of the community.

Malnutrition is extremely high (43 percent) and has remained nearly unchanged for the last 15 years. It is most common in the northern regions, which includes Nampula, the region where Village of Hope is located. Because people depend on rain-fed agriculture to survive and the rain is inconsistent, children are not receiving a diversified and regular source of crucial vitamins, which leads to stunting. Moreover, educational messages to parents about the importance and best-practices of nutrition are not widely spread.

The Village of Hope will be a center that provides education and access to vitamins and food sources such as fortified cornmeal and other staples that families need in order to properly feed their children. The kitchen will be a place to house and distribute this food.

Classrooms will provide a place for literacy education to take place. Without access and opportunity, children cannot grow in their literacy and reading is the gatekeeper to education. Teachers and volunteers will use these rooms to help the villagers learn to read and increase fluency, thereby giving them a better opportunity for other means of employment.