Project overview 

This project aims to strengthen the professional and pedagogical capacities of primary school teachers in the Sofala province of Mozambique through the deployment of the Fútbol Más socio-sportive methodology. Implemented in a context marked by major educational challenges, teacher absenteeism and limited pedagogical resources, the initiative responds to the urgent need to improve education quality and learning environments. 
 
Through sport-based pedagogical tools, the project supports teachers in fostering inclusive classrooms, improving student engagement and reinforcing psychosocial well-being, while addressing issues such as gender equality, inclusion and community cohesion. 

Project objectives 

• Train and empower teachers to use socio-sportive methodologies in their daily pedagogical practice.
• Improve the quality of education and student engagement in vulnerable schools.
• Reduce school absenteeism and strengthen students’ emotional and social skills.
• Promote inclusive values such as gender equality, cooperation and social cohesion. 

Sport and education component: Fútbol Más methodology 

• Integration of the Fútbol Más socio-sportive methodology into school activities.
• Use of sport-based exercises to promote participation, teamwork and emotional regulation.
• Classroom strategies linking sport values with academic learning. 

Capacity building and institutional strengthening 

• Diagnostic assessment of educational needs in selected schools.
• Training of approximately 140 teachers and facilitators.
• Continuous pedagogical support and follow-up.
• Strengthening collaboration between schools, communities and local education actors. 

Target beneficiaries 

• Direct beneficiaries: approximately 140 primary school teachers and facilitators.
• Indirect beneficiaries: around 6,000 children benefiting from improved teaching practices. 

Scale and expected impact 

• Improved pedagogical competencies of teachers.
• Enhanced student participation, motivation and well-being.
• Reduced absenteeism and improved learning environments.
• Strengthened social cohesion within schools and communities.