1. MOZAMBIQUE
Project monitoring trip report 31.8.-14.2013
The project monitoring trip to Maputo, Mozambique was realized between the 31st
of August and 14th
of
September, 2013. The project in question, Increasing the reading and writing capability of … , is realized by
a Maputo based NGO, Afortalecer. The trip was monitored by SYL:s representatives Johanna Ursin-Escobar
and Silja Palmujoki.
The objectives of the trip were to learn how the project has been launched, to see if there is need for any
changes in the project plan, to revise the indicators and to improve the partnership by getting to know each
other better.
The most important results of the monitoring trip where that the project has started but with fewer
activities than planned. The general atmosphere in the organization was optimistic, analytical and
conversational. As usual, the first year of project produced some delays in implementing the activities. The
bookshelves have been appropriately procured and calligraphy books acquired. Nevertheless, not all the
planned trainings for teachers and workshops for children have been realized. Some changes were made to
the activities with children´s workshops and parent´s participation (Activity 4), as well as their indicators.
Groups for storytelling and homework with parents were replaced with “learning cafés” and workshops
supported by university students. Changes in detail can be seen in the updated version of the project plan.
It was decided that in continuation Afortalecer will systemize their activities and will have a more
participatory outreach in different areas of their project. Some new formulas for activity monitoring were
also created. A timetable on the deadlines and activities for the rest of the year will be sent to Afortalecer
soon.
Programm
Day Time Event
31.8. 13.00- Flights Helsinki - Maputo
1.9. 14.00 Arriving to Maputo, accommodation
2.9. Morning
Afternoon
Program for monitoring trip
Introduction to current situation of Mozambique and the latest
news of Afortalecer
3.9. Morning
Afternoon
Discussing the budget with the accountant of Afortalecer, Olivia
Meeting with university students, meeting with the directorate of
Afortalecer discussing the project activities
4.9. Morning
Afternoon
Monitoring and evaluation training for Afortalecer staff by Johanna
Visit to Pedagogical University of Maputo
5.9. Morning
Afternoon
Visit to NGO Accodescha, the partner of Operation Days Work in
Finland
Visit to the project school Unidade 27, discussions with teachers,
parents and pupils
6.9. Morning Visit to the project school Filipe Samuel Magaia, discussion with

2. Afternoon
teachers, rector and parents
Meeting with the director of educational department of the city of
Maputo
7.9. FREE
8.9. FREE
9.9. Morning
Afternoon
Monitoring and evaluation training for Afortalecer staff by Johanna
Revision of project indicators
10.9. Morning
Afternoon
Revision of project indicators and reformulation of project
activities; visit to the embassy of Finland
Meeting with teacher training facilitator and the designer of the
book, meeting with university students
11.9. Morning
Afternoon
Revision of project indicator, discussing on the audit rules of
Ministry for Foreign Affairs
Workshop for pupils in Unidade 27 by university students
12.9. Morning
Afternoon
Meeting at KEPA, checking to do –list for the rest of the year 2013
Summarizing the results of project monitoring trip
13.9. 12.00- Flights Maputo - Helsinki
14.9. Arrival to Helsinki