Volunteers from the Portuguese group Dress a Girl Portugal, assisted by the Missionaries of Consolata, delivered approximately 500 clothing items to Kenya this summer. Joana Nobre, the association's president, stated that the donation aims to provide dignity and joy to children who rarely receive new garments. Beyond direct aid, the organization conducts sewing training in communities, including in Sao Tome and Principe, to foster local skills and economic opportunities. The initiative relies on over 1,500 female volunteers and donations, operating without religious affiliation but collaborating with religious groups to ensure humanitarian aid reaches those in need effectively.
Cape Verde will host the Family at the Foot of the Cross gathering on November 1, 2026, at the National Estadio Tubaroes Azuis in Praia. The event, organized by Israel Ameno, expects 20,000 attendees and features Bishop Edir Macedo, marking his first visit to the country for this initiative. The program aims to strengthen family unity and includes a social action distributing 3,000 food baskets to vulnerable families. Over 200 volunteers will assist with the distribution starting at 3 p.m. The event is open to the public and will be streamed via the UniFe platform.
Cape Verde and Sao Tome and Príncipe are reinforcing their religious bonds through a mission launched in September 2016. Initiated at the request of former Bishop Manuel António Mendes dos Santos, the Capuchin mission supports the Cape Verdean diaspora and local communities, particularly the elderly in rural areas. The fifteen-day visit aims to assess the work done over the past decade. Friar José Garcia highlights the challenges and high expectations of this costly journey. In Sao Tome, friars like Ademário Delgado and Gilson Oliveira serve parishes in Caué and Ribeira Afonso, focusing on human and Christian promotion for vulnerable groups.
The Catholic Teachers Association (APC) in Cape Verde organized a blood donation campaign to increase reserves at a local health unit. President Maria Celina Santos reported that the event surpassed expectations, with donors participating over two days. The initiative, held on October 3 in Praia, included music and a school year opening mass. The NGO plans to expand the program to include youth aged 18 and older. Santos, elected in February 2026, aims to mobilize more teachers to address educational challenges and strengthen the organization's representation across several islands.
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