# Community development initiatives in Mozambique and Portugal > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/community-development-initiatives-in-mozambique-and-portugal > Updated: 2026-09-24T20:05:37.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Local initiatives in Mozambique and Portugal have focused on community development through tourism, urban planning, and health. In Mozambique, efforts began with the implementation of a community-based tourism model in Inhambane province by Famba Tours, designed to integrate local culture and gastronomy into the visitor experience. This was followed by a memorandum of understanding in Maputo to requalify the Polana Secondary School Park through the ‘Orange Park’ project, a collaboration aimed at creating a sustainable, inclusive green space for leisure and education. In Portugal, regional activities included automotive-themed tourism events in Anadia, such as the 1st Bairrada Route for Fiat Barchettas and a Harley-Davidson meeting. Later, the focus shifted toward community wellness in Cantanhede, where the ‘Rota do Coração’ event was organized to promote cardiovascular disease prevention through physical activities and health assessments. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-24: Community green space and health initiatives launched in Maputo and Cantanhede Community initiatives in Maputo, Mozambique, focus on creating sustainable green spaces, while Cantanhede, Portugal, hosts a health event to promote cardiovascular disease prevention. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/community-green-space-and-health-initiatives-launched-in-maputo-and-cantanhede ### 2026-09-11: Regional tourism initiatives launched in Inhambane and Anadia New tourism initiatives are emerging in Inhambane, Mozambique, through community-based cultural experiences, and in Anadia, Portugal, via automotive and motorcycle enthusiast events. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/regional-tourism-initiatives-launched-in-inhambane-and-anadia --- Cite as: Community development initiatives in Mozambique and Portugal. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/community-development-initiatives-in-mozambique-and-portugal