As part of its ongoing commitment to financial inclusion and social development, First Capital Bank carried out a series of educational visits during the month of June, reaching 81 vulnerable children living in the cities of Maputo, Beira and Nampula.
The initiative was framed around the celebrations of the 45th anniversary of the introduction of the Metical – Mozambique’s national currency – and was developed in partnership with Projecto Esperança and the Monastery Madre de Deus, two institutions dedicated to protecting and supporting children in socially challenging contexts.
Focusing on financial literacy, national currency appreciation, and the promotion of historical and cultural knowledge, the activities were carefully designed to provide children with enriching educational experiences in places of symbolic and pedagogical significance.

Maputo: A journey from history to economy
In Maputo, 27 children from Projecto Esperança – Marracuene took part in the activity. The journey began at the Maputo Fortress, where the children explored the Museum of Military History and were introduced to exhibitions related to Mozambican resistance, colonial occupation, and the key milestones of the national liberation struggle.
Afterwards, the group visited the Money Museum for a study tour focused on the evolution of currency in Mozambique. The visit concluded with an educational session led by Firmino Baloi, First Capital Bank’s Director of Compliance, who explained in accessible language concepts such as saving, money management, and financial planning. Practical tips were also shared to encourage healthy financial habits from an early age, including the use of piggy banks, opening youth bank accounts, and actively participating in household financial matters.

Beira: Learning about Mozambique’s financial system
In Beira, the initiative involved 27 children also supported by Projecto Esperança. The visit took place at the Bank of Mozambique – Beira Branch, where the children were guided through a journey on the history of the Metical and the national banking system. Topics covered included the importance of currency, the role of central banks, and basic principles of saving.

Nampula: Culture and finance hand in hand
The final leg of the initiative took place in Nampula at the end of June, in collaboration with the Monastery Madre de Deus. Twenty-seven children participated in a visit to the National Museum of Ethnography, where, in addition to learning about the country’s rich cultural and ethnographic heritage, they were engaged in a pedagogical approach to understanding the value of money and the importance of financial responsibility.

An investment in the future
With this initiative, First Capital Bank reaffirms its commitment to promoting financial inclusion by taking an active role in shaping a generation that is more aware, informed, and prepared to make responsible financial decisions.
By combining culture, education, and social responsibility, the bank continues to invest in the sustainable development of the communities in which it operates, contributing to a more just and economically engaged society.