A smiling girl beside a swimming pool on an outing

Vilanculos · Inhambane · Mozambique

GoodWill Vulnerable Children’s Home

At Goodwill Mozambique, we provide a safe and nurturing refuge for vulnerable children in the heart of Vilanculos. Our home currently cares for 20 children between the ages of 7 and 18, with space to support up to 48. We offer far more than shelter. We provide love, stability, education, guidance, and the daily care each child needs to grow with dignity and hope. At Goodwill, we are a family, committed to helping every child build a brighter, stronger future.

The Story of Us

GoodWill Mozambique

Our Journey

In 2021, Jeffrey Henseler, in collaboration with Passport Legacy, established GoodWill Vulnerable Children’s Home. This sanctuary is dedicated to offering vulnerable children a secure and nurturing environment where their fundamental rights are upheld, their emotional well-being is fostered, and their education is prioritized. Supported by the committed GoodWill team, the children are given a home where they can thrive and grow into strong, independent adults.

Our Story

What We Do

At Goodwill Mozambique, we believe every child deserves the chance to learn, grow, heal, and discover what they are capable of.

Daily School Attendance

Our children attend school every day, giving them the opportunity to receive a formal education and build the foundation they need for the future.

Daily Extra Lessons with a Tutor

To support their school education, we provide extra lessons every day with a tutor.

Emotional and Mental Wellbeing Support

Our social worker, Avelino, leads special sessions focused on emotional wellbeing, mental health, and personal growth.

Life at Goodwill

Welcome to our home, a place filled with love, laughter, and endless possibilities.

  • Play, Learn, Grow
  • Meals Made With Love
  • Planting Hope, Growing Futures
  • Fresh and Folded
  • Heart of the Home
  • The Dormitories
  • Creating a Home
Explore Our Home
Large pots cooking on the stove in the Goodwill kitchen
A girl on a swing in the garden at Goodwill
Children and a caregiver in the doorway of the Goodwill home

Meet Our Children

Each of our children is wonderfully unique, with their own spirit, story, and hopes for the future.

Ways to Help

Make a meaningful impact in a child’s life

Your $5 donation to Goodwill Mozambique will provide essential nourishment and support. Together, let’s make a difference and ensure every child has a chance to thrive. Donate now and be a part of positive change!

Read more about how these donations support our children

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Become a Guardian Angel

By becoming a Guardian Angel, you help surround a child with love, support, and hope for the future.

Become a Guardian

Volunteer With Us

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children while immersing yourself in the vibrant community of Vilanculos.

Volunteer With Us
The Goodwill team and children gathered under a tree on a community outreach day
The frame of a new family home going up on a Goodwill community build
A Goodwill team member handing a gift to a new mother and her baby

Our Community

Making a Difference One Day at a Time

Change doesn’t happen overnight, but through small, consistent actions, we create lasting impact. Every day, we work to uplift our community, one home, one meal, one garden at a time.

We build homes for the families of our children, ensuring they have a safe place to grow and thrive. We send out food parcels to those in need, bringing nourishment and relief.

Our Community

Our Partners

Learn More About Our Founders

Discover more about our incredible partners at Passport Legacy by clicking the link below.

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With Gratitude to Our Local Government Partners

None of this would be possible without the Vilanculos local government and its representatives, whose support has been instrumental throughout our journey.

Our Story

Additional Support from Consultório Médico Esperança

Consultório Médico Esperança, E.I (CME) is a private clinic (currently expanding to become a hospital) managed by the owner, a Mozambique national.

CME Website

We are thankful for Vilanculos Beach Lodge and their continued support

VBL is deeply inspired by the remarkable efforts of Goodwill Vulnerable Children’s Home in supporting disadvantaged children in our community.

Read more about their commitment

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