Who we are
About Association Mwendu
We are a non-governmental, humanitarian, non-partisan, and non-profit organization founded in 2008. We promote the educational and social inclusion of children and youth in peripheral communities of Angola.
Our Purpose
To promote sustainable community development through education, empowering every child and youth to shine and create real impact solutions capable of transforming lives locally.
Mission
To educate children and youth to shine through excellence, character, and purpose, developing innovative solutions that improve community life and bring the future we dream of into reality today.
Vision
Communities transformed by education.
Our motto: Lighting pathways.
Our values
Real Impact
Every action we take aims to create tangible and measurable change in people's lives.
Partnership
We believe in the power of strategic alliances to multiply social impact.
Innovation
We always seek creative and modern solutions to old challenges.
Transparency
We are radically transparent about what we do, how we do it and with what resources.
Compassion
We act with empathy and respect for the dignity of every person we serve.
Commitment
We are determined not to give up until every child has access to quality education.
Our history
Foundation
Mwendu is founded in Luanda by a group of young idealists committed to education.
Provincial expansion
We expand our presence to Benguela and Huambo, reaching new communities.
UNICEF Partnership
We sign our first strategic partnership with UNICEF for child protection.
School Portal
We launch the School Portal, revolutionizing the monitoring of educational projects.
10,000 children
We reach the historic milestone of 10,000 children and youth beneficiaries.
12,850+ beneficiaries
We reach new levels of impact with presence in 8 provinces.
Our leadership
Dr. André André
Executive Director
Eng. Gabriel Puna
Deputy Director for Finance
Reverendo Marcos André
Founder (2008)
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