Fundação Fernando Leite Couto, Cultural center in KaMpfumo district, Mozambique.
Fundação Fernando Leite Couto is a cultural center in Maputo housed in a modern building on Avenida Kim Il Sung. The facility offers exhibitions, concerts, literary events, and writing workshops for visitors and local participants.
The center was founded in 2015 by Mozambican writer Mia Couto and named after Portuguese-Mozambican writer Fernando Leite Couto. This founding represented a commitment to supporting local literary culture and creative voices.
The center displays and supports works by local artists and writers from Mozambique. Visitors can engage with contemporary artistic work and discover the country's current creative scene.
The center has a café for refreshments and runs a regular schedule of programs and workshops. Check ahead to see what exhibitions and events are taking place during your visit, as the offerings change regularly.
The center awards scholarships and literary prizes specifically for emerging Mozambican authors. This support helps new voices publish and share their work with wider audiences.
Location: KaMpfumo district
Location: Maputo
Inception: April 15, 2015
Founders: Mia Couto
Address: Avenida Kim-Il Sung 961
GPS coordinates: -25.96026,32.59531
Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:41
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