LEAD Hubs – East Africa
Location: Maputo, Mozambique
Executive Director: Prof. Dr. Jamisse Uilson Taimo
E-mail: leadMozambique@gbhemhubs.org
The geographical area of my work is based in 2 Portuguese-speaking countries in Africa, Angola and Mozambique. My work focuses on expanding the presence of GBHEM’s objectives, vision and mission at Annual Conferences, supporting United Methodist education by reviewing best management practices, upholding the mission and vision of Methodist education; promoting a culture of generosity, and increasing awareness about significance of chaplaincy.
In collaboration with other GBHEM Hubs, Lead Hub Africa and Lead Hub Latin America created a Portuguese speaking YouTube channel to publicize activities related to LEAD Hub initiatives.
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RECENT ACTIVITIES
- Supported the ISCO CERTIFIDE NETWORK ASSOCIATE graduation of 8 professors and Directors of Computer Engineering at the Methodist University of Angola and the United Methodist University of Mozambique. The training took place at the CISCO Academy at Eduardo Mondlane University in Mozambique. University students studying Engineering and Information and Communication Technologies benefited greatly from this training.
- Conducted a training seminar on the Culture of Generosity with the theme “Strengthening Churches and Ministries for Sustainability”. The seminars took place in Maputo and Luanda and involved leaders from various levels of the Church, including lay people, superintendents, directors of ministries and projects, directors of educational institutions and bishops. It should be noted that the Maputo seminar was attended by leaders from the South African Annual Conference.
- Facilitator of AAMIHE Board meetings via Zoom, offering logistical support including translation into three languages (French, English and Portuguese).
- Hosted the annual meeting of Methodist Education in Mozambique which included directors of primary and secondary schools, as well as professional technical education and universities, and District Superintendents. The Meeting was presided over by the Rev. Bishop Jpaquina Nhanala. It was attended by 38 people.
- Currently, the Executive Directors of Lead Hub Mozambique and South Africa are conducting regular meetings with the Methodist University of Angola to help support new construction of its facilities.
- Developed two seminars focused on scholarship opportunities and Methodist education where 73 people attended.
- Met with representatives of the Churches of the Christian Council of Mozambique and presented information about GBHEM’s Chaplaincy program. The Churches of the Christian Council are collaborating with GBHEM to offer a Chaplaincy training course.
- Supports evaluation process for GBHEM GRASP grants and GBGM grants. We also continue to collaborate in supporting the Churches of Angola and Mozambique in conceptualizing their social projects for financing with GBGM and beyond.
- Provided financial assistance to help delegates from Mozambique, Angola and Congo to participate in the UK Conference this year celebrating 245 years of Methodist Education.
