Casa sóbria: centro de formação, terapia e reintegração social para dependentes químicos

Abstract

This work presents the proposal for the implementation of a center for training, therapy, and social reintegration for people with substance dependence in the Mafalala neighborhood, in Maputo. The site was chosen due to its historical and cultural significance, as well as its grow- ing vulnerability to drug-related issues. Given the lack of available land, an in-situ resettlement strategy was adopted: families currently occupying the future center’s site will be relocated to social housing built in areas of the neighborhood where existing structures are in poor condi- tion. The proposal draws on national and international references of rehabilitation centers and aims to offer not only treatment but also training and social reintegration activities through occupational therapies such as carpentry, metalwork, and crafts. The center seeks to integrate into Mafalala’s urban and community fabric, promoting inclusion, dignity, and new opportuni- ties for its beneficiaries.