Maputo, Mozambique — Every year, MozParks reaffirms its commitment to social responsibility by supporting Orfanato Dom Orione, an orphanage in Maputo that provides comprehensive care for children with special needs, through donations.
Known locally as Obra Dom Orione, the institution is a non-profit association with over 16 years of activity in Mozambique and has become a national reference in the care of children with profound disabilities. Its mission is to provide shelter, holistic care, and promote the dignity of children with disabilities who find themselves abandoned or living in extreme poverty.
The orphanage offers specialized care to over 52 children living with various psychomotor disorders, ensuring protection, continuous support, and a safe, humanized environment through permanent residential care. In addition, Obra Dom Orione extends its support beyond institutional care by assisting vulnerable families in the surrounding community, offering psychosocial support and basic food baskets to children with special needs living in family settings, as well as access to a dedicated dental care room and a physiotherapy centre. This approach strengthens family bonds, helps prevent abandonment, and promotes inclusion within the child’s community of origin.
During this year’s visit, MozParks was represented by its General Director, Onorio Manuel, who was warmly welcomed by the children and staff. The visit provided an opportunity to witness firsthand the resilience, care, and sense of belonging that define the orphanage’s daily life, reinforcing the importance of safe and nurturing spaces for society’s most vulnerable members.
This annual initiative is made possible through the collective effort of MozParks’ team.
About MozParks
MozParks is a developer and operator of Sustainable Economic Zones, established as a public-private partnership between the African Sustainable Economic Zones Alliance (ASEZA) and Mozambican Government Agency for Investment and Export Promotion (APIEX). MozParks manages parks in Maputo and Nampula provinces, with plans for expansion into Cabo Delgado province. To date, MozParks has attracted over 70 companies from 20 countries, contributing to income generation for more than 120,000 people in Mozambique and securing over USD 4 billion in investments.
For more information about MozParks and its initiatives, please visit MozParks Website or contact us at info@mozparks.co.mz.
