The MozYouth Foundation continues its mission of empowering Mozambican youth by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with FNB Mozambique, one of its founding partners.
This collaboration will place 15 interns across FNB branches in eight provinces, offering young people valuable experience in the banking sector.
The signing ceremony, held on October 1st, 2024, brought together representatives from both MozYouth and FNB Mozambique, as well as some of the interns who will benefit from the program.
Pedro Santos, Managing Director of MozYouth Foundation, and Melba Nhamitambo, Head of Human Capital at FNB Moçambique, signed the MoU, alongside Odílio Biosse, Head of Legal Department at FNB Moçambique.
Pedro Santos, Managing Director of the MozYouth Foundation and Melba Nhamitambo, Head of Human Capital at FNB Mozambique, signing the MoU
During the ceremony, Melba Nhamitambo highlighted FNB’s commitment to developing young talent: “Our hope is that these interns will become part of the FNB family. This program gives them the skills and experience they need, but more importantly, it brings brilliant minds into our organization, and we believe they will contribute greatly to our success.”
Pedro Santos expressed gratitude for FNB’s strong support, emphasizing the significance of this opportunity for young Mozambicans: “This is a unique opportunity for 15 young people to join FNB branches across the country. Our hope is that you prove your value and that by the end of the internship, FNB will want to keep you.”
This partnership will provide interns with hands-on experience, enhancing their employability and equipping them with the skills necessary for long-term success. The program will span provinces including Maputo, Nampula, Tete, Gaza, Inhambane, Sofala, Manica, and Cabo Delgado, reflecting both organizations’ commitment to youth development across Mozambique.
FNB representatives, MozYouth Foundation representatives and some of the beneficiaries
The MozYouth Foundation, originally launched in 2018 as Beleluane Joba, continues to expand its reach and impact. With partners like FNB Mozambique, it remains dedicated to empowering the country’s youth through internships, education, and entrepreneurship, creating lasting positive change in society.
About FNB Moçambique
FNB Mozambique is a member of FirstRand Bank Limited, the largest financial group in Africa by market capitalization and one of the largest institutions listed on the
Johannesburg Stock Exchange, South Africa, with a presence in 11 African countries, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, India, and China.
FNB began its activities in Mozambique in 2007 and is a Corporate and Investment Bank that also operates in commercial and retail banking, with solutions in Leasing and Asset Finance, Transactional and Commercial Solutions, Short-Term Insurance, and Memorandums of Understanding.
FNB is guided by a strong client-centric culture and an independent banking system that helps the bank tailor products and solutions to clients’ needs and make them accessible to all.
About the MozYouth Foundation
The MozYouth Foundation was established in 2023 following an incubation period with MozParks. MozYouth’s founders include MozParks, Hollard Insurance, and FNB, who have been instrumental in supporting and funding the foundation. Officially beginning its operations as a foundation in February 2024, MozYouth is committed to enabling Mozambican youth for a positive societal impact through internships, entrepreneurship, and training.
To date, MozYouth has facilitated more than 1,000 internships, partnered with over 100 companies, and boasts a success rate where more than 50% of interns are hired by the companies where they interned.
Source: MozYouth Foundation