Mozambique education levels are typically low, especially in the north of the country. On Ibo island there is just one primary school that works three shifts a day in order to cater for the needs of children as well as adults. There are currently no other facilities and Ibo toddlers normally grow up on the streets, with often just a slightly older brother or sister to keep an eye on them.
In conjunction with our project coordinator - Winnie De Roover and our community school space, we have started a pilot Montessori class. Teaching is done in English. It is a language that is foreign to the local children of Ibo, but vital for tourism development. We attract voluntary kindergarten teachers and our longer term aim is to....