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@nuarro.com

Steve Hodges is one of the founders of Nuarro. He was the Project Manager for the building of this sustainable lodge and acted as General Manager for the opening and subsequent first two years of running. He is now the Managing Director and supports Nuarro and it's on site team, so they can always bring a quality experience to the market place. 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@nuarro.com

Peter de Wit and Trienke Lodewijk are a Dutch couple. They are also owners who have worked at Nuarro in it's inital phase. 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's a PADI Dive Instructor and now lives and works in Uganda, but can be seen from time to time helping out at the lodge. Trienke is a certified nurse, interior designer and has had businesses in South Africa as a travel agent. She is fully focused on the Marketing and Sales of Nuarro. She is also based in Uganda and deals with all of Nuarro's booking enquiries.
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.
helo@nuarro.com

Cristina BusÀ (Crissy) is Nuarro's Activities Manager. She is a PADI Instructor since 2002, and has work experience from as far afield as; Thailand, Egypt, Mexico, Maldives, North and South Mozambique, before landing in this paradise. She loves each dive because each one brings a new surprise and she likes to say ‘hello!’ to every fish…maybe one day one of them will reply! She is Italian and speaks English, French, Portuguese and Spanish.

Ana Francisca de Oliveira Porto (Chica) is our Brazilian Chef-Cook, she is full of spices and flavours. She has Italian and Spanish training and brings a Mediterranean flavour to Nuarro’s tables. She is not scared of trying the local vegetables, experimenting with traditional dishes and transforming the ordinary into a delicacy. Her artistic flare is seen everyday in the colours and shapes arranged carefully on the plate placed before you.

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.