The Eco College of Tourism
The College in based in the former Naval Academy of Cabaceira Grande
The building has plenty of rooms for teaching staff, volunteers, classrooms and teaching facilities (1.500m2). Surrounded by a coconut grove and a mud hut village, it lies between Cabaceira Pequena, Mossuril, Chocas Mar and Ilha de Moçambique, which are four potential tourist locations by the Indian Ocean
It has a catchment area of over 20.000 people many of whom earn no wage and are keen to learn skills; and some of whom are skilled but unemployed
It opened in September 2004 with 21 students, 8 local staff and 14 international volunteers
It now has 18 students, 72 staff and a steady stream of volunteers
There is an strong existing bond with the local communities
Spin-off from the College:
Teran Foundation has initiated and operates a number of community projects in the fields of education, health: e.g. HIV-awareness, malaria-awareness and prevention programmes, micro-credit schemes for cottage industry and private enterprise.
Further information on our projects and activities is available and can be sent on request.
We have joined forces with several local communities to help them to help themselves. With the College of Tourism as a pilot project, we believe we have found a sustainable loop of projects which will provide beneficial results in the immediate future and a significant long-term change for the better
We now have a successful track record of 5 years. Plans for the College began at the end of 2003. It is now growing organically and will, eventually, pay for itself. The College has sustainably improved the lives of hundreds of local people and is determined to keep up the good work together with sponsors and volunteers.
This is Vulay Ussene. He is 40 and a citizen of Cabaceira Grande. In 2004, he had no prospects. Now he speaks English and works in 2 Coqueiros Restaurant. He is also on a 2-year management course. His salary supports his entire family. Before, his two little daughters, Rita and Tina, suffered from sub-nutrition. As a skilled waiter, in our training restaurant Vulay earns 2.4 USD per day. His class of 2004 pioneered the Eco College.
From 2005 - 2008 there was an average of 33 students per year. With more sponsors, we could enroll more local students from those waiting for skills and training.
