27/04/2026
The journey of the Civil Peace Corps volunteers in Mozambique comes to an end, following their work within REFORMAR and the Boane Juvenile Detention Center. It has been an intense experience, intertwining analysis and presence, study and relationships, office-based work and field activities, with a constant focus on human dignity and on the possibility of creating concrete alternatives.
At REFORMAR, the Elisa, Elena, Alessandro and Alessandro contributed to research and projects on criminal justice, international cooperation, the prevention of juvenile delinquency, gender-based violence, and alternatives to detention. They worked in collaboration with national and international partners, organizing workshops, working groups, and public moments of restitution. This was often quiet, behind-the-scenes work, grounded in method, rigor, and close attention to the quality of content, yet essential for strengthening public debate and the protection of rights.
At the Boane Juvenile Detention Center, the weekly presence became a vibrant space for expression and participation. Through a radio and podcast project, creative writing workshops, collective listening sessions, and artistic activities, the volunteers accompanied the young people in discovering their own voices, supporting them in speaking out, telling their stories, and recognizing themselves as active participants in a shared path. Even in the face of difficulties, interruptions, and structural limitations, the work continued to focus on trust, empowerment, and the building of authentic relationships.
The experience comes to a close, but the traces left behind—within relationships, ongoing processes, and shared stories—will continue to move forward.
Safe travels home, and best wishes for everything that lies ahead ✈
