During its construction, skilled builders, carpenters and electricians were employed to assist in the training of the local unskilled people, so that they will have the chance to empower themselves and improve their livelihoods.

Land, time, skills, enthusiasm and energy were invested. In return Nuarro brings to its neighbours and partners greater financial security, a multi-functional community centre, agricultural projects, entrepreneurial opportunities and general social development. Based on an established memorandum, the Community’s association (ANAN) is going to receive a fee for each overnight stay and each motorised activity.

The Team

Laura Carneiro (Lóla) is one of the founders/managers in this project. Lóla works on site as Nuarro’s P.R.O. establishing communication lines with the local and national stakeholders and logistics. She is Brazilian and a professional SCUBA Diving Instructor, with sailing and water sports experience. Lóla has a Visual Arts degree with a post graduate in France. She left Brazil in 1990 and has since lived in and travelled to a variety of countries all over the globe. Mozambique captured her heart; she has a great love for the people and their culture. Lola is the "eco freak" and veggie of the project. lola@diversecooperation.com

Steve Hodges is one of the founders/general manager of Nuarro. He’s British and a professional SCUBA Diving Instructor, including Technical Diving, sailing and water-sports expert. He has a higher national diploma in engineering and developed most of his experience in this area working for Rolls Royce in the UK. He travelled the world in search of adventure and also found in Mozambique the magical place to develop his dream and passion – Nuarro! steve@diversecooperation.com

Peter and Trienke are a Dutch couple. They are owners/managers working for Nuarro. They have been involved with Nuarro since December 2006 and moved to Mozambique in September 2007 to join Lola and Steve for the construction phase of the project. Peter is an electrical engineer with 20 years experience in the building industry of the Netherlands; he has lived in South Africa for many years running his own business, he is Nuarro's Financial and Business Adviser. Trienke is a certified nurse and interior designer and has had businesses in South Africa as a travel agent, she is fully focused on the Marketing and Sales of Nuarro. Peter is a professional PADI dive instructor and Trienke a divemaster. They both have a passion for the coast and sea.
trienke@nuarro.com

Heloisa Carneiro (Helo) is Nuarro’s "Rooms Division Manager". She is a Brazilian economist with a post graduate degree in International Trade and has 20 years' experience organizing international trade shows as well as conferences and congresses. She has also worked in many areas in the Brazilian government. Tired of the hustle and bustle of city life, Helo decided to undertake a 2 year intensive training program in Hotel Management to prepare for this life changing challenge in Mozambique. heloisa.c.carneiro@gmail.com

Sara is the Food and Beverage Manager of Nuarro and also a Dive Master. She is a great example of enthusiasm and love for nature, people and places. Sara has always worked within the tourism industry; she brings into Nuarro not only her experience, but a permanent broad smile and the genuine willingness to make each guest feel at home, feel special and cared for. Her Italian nationality is quite clear with hands dancing in front of her body, whilst she speaks.

Cedric is Nuarro's Activities Manager. Passion and energy are two words that come easily to mind when thinking of Cedric, his French background show in his love of the charm of life and great vivaciousness for colour and taste. He talks of fish, mammals, birds and trees as if they were his brothers and sisters. There is a kind of intimacy in his stories, but they are more than just intuitive knowledge, Cedric is very often found in a corner studying nature books, when many of us would just browse through the pictures.

Lucas is our Brazilian Chef-Cook, young and full of spices and flavours. Lucas has Italian and Spanish training and brings a Mediterranean flavour to Nuarro’s tables. He is not scared of trying the local vegetables, experimenting with traditional dishes and transforming the ordinary into a delicacy. He is a musician and reflects his artistic vein in colours and shapes arranged carefully on a plate.

The national and international ground team interacts with the local community every day. They have developed a strong relationship with the local population, scouting talents, skilled labor and local materials to build Nuarro.