Founded in the aftermath of the 2021 attacks in Palma, Mozambique, the Palma Development Foundation (FPDP) emerged as a beacon of hope for the region. Committed to fostering sustainable livelihoods and community mpowerment, FPDP focuses on initiatives aimed at economic development, environmental conservation, and social resilience. With a strong emphasis on circular economies and innovative solutions, FPDP strives to create lasting positive imapacts in Cabo Delgado and beyond.
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Stories of Impact
From Survival to Rebuilding
Anastácia Filipe Micas was born on November 5, 1994, in...
From Fear to a New Beginning
Saide Mussa Saide was born on April 12, 2005, in the village of Ngueo, in the locality of Mute, Palma district. He grew up with his parents in the same community where he was born.
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COMMUNITY-OWNED BAMBOO FORESTS
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LIVES DIRECTLY EMPOWERED
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SEQUESTRED ANNUALLY FROM THE ATMOSPHERE
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CLIMATE-SMART COOKING SYSTEMS
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RENEWABLE BAMBOO-BASED ENERGY OUTPUT
Be Part of the Change
Your support helps expand sustainable bamboo plantations, reduce carbon emissions, and create real opportunities for communities in Cabo Delgado.
Vision
To foster resilient communities built on the pillars of unity, peace, and mutual benefit, while equipping vulnerable farming communities with the tools to adapt to climate change, diversify their resources, and effectively mitigate risks.
Mission
To empower vulnerable communities to build resilience against social, economic, and cultural risks, as well as climate change.
Approach
Our community-based approach combines bamboo cultivation with food crops to restore soils, enhance biodiversity, and tackle climate change. Through sustainable farming practices, we aim to uplift livelihoods and reduce poverty in the communities we serve.
Our Plantations
150 hectares of pilot bamboo plantations across three sites in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique — transforming degraded land into thriving bamboo forests.
Growth Stages
- Ready to HarvestHarvest
- 9m avg. HeightMature
- 6m avg. HeightGrowing
- 3m avg. HeightYoung
- EstablishedStable
- PlantedNew
- Planting Laid OutLayout
- PreparedPrep
- ClearedClear
- Cut BackReset
- Not StartedPending



