Teles e Cunha
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Teles e Cunha
Mozambique

Program(s)

Mandela Washington Fellowship - Summer 2023

“It is my belief that improving the well-being of the most vulnerable individuals contributes to the development of our world.”

Teles e Cunha has more than 10 years of experience in research and activism. Teles is a researcher and project officer at CeUrbe, focusing on exploring political socialization and participation of Mozambican urban youth, with a particular emphasis on new voters , Teles is actively involved in various organizations that work towards the rights and empowerment of young people and marginalized communities. Teles holds a bachelor’s degree in philosophy at Eduardo Mondlane University. You will find Teles motivated to learn and construct knowledge, especially that which will help to liberate and empower marginalized communities. Upon completion of the Mandela Washington Fellowship, Teles plans to improve their ability to organize, execute, and evaluate action-research initiatives, and also upgrade their communication and networking skills.