APROXIMAÇÃO AFECTIVA ENTRE PAIS E FILHOS NO CENTRO SOCIAL SOS

Enquadrada nas actividades de Natal o Centro Social SOS de São Vicente, realizou no passado dia 11 de Dezembro, uma actividade que teve como objectivo principal a aproximação afectiva entre pais e filhos, proporcionando-lhes momentos de descontração, harmonia, brincadeira e espírito de equipa.

As actividades decorreram durante a parte da manhã com a participação de 13 encarregados de educação e 35 crianças/ adolescentes. A primeira actividade foi de caça ao tesouro, cuja regra do jogo é que cada grupo familiar encontre alguns objectos escondidos dentro do perímetro do Centro Social.

Seguiu-se a esse interessante jogo uma outra actividade não menos interessante: pinturas livres, feita com os dedos. Por ultimo, nessa tarde, reuniram -se todos, de forma descontraída, num almoço-convívio entre todas as crianças e encarregados de educação.

KG CHRISTMAS DRAWINGS

See this works created by Jeresiane, Ronaldo, Alícia, Ilidiano, Royane, aged by 5 years olds, all of them from SOS Kindergarten Assomada. They made their drawings based on their perception about Christmas. Monitorized by the KGHA, Mrs. Valita Gonçalves, they used techniques of charcoal and colored pencils.

SOS CHRISTMAS CARD

SOS CHRISTMAS CARD

Today the wise men represent the peoples in the world of all races: white, black and yellow.

Its on small gestures and attitudes of our day-to-day that we must provide a minimum of joy and understanding those people in surrounding.

Hope that the Christmas spirit fills our hearts.

CARTÕES DE NATAL SOS

CARTÕES DE NATAL SOS

Hoje os reis magos representam os povos do mundo de todas as raças: branca, negra e amarela.

São nos pequenos gestos e atitudes do nosso dia-a-dia que devemos proporcionar o mínimo de alegria e compreensão a todos os que no cercam.

que o espírito natalício encha os nossos corações.

AGRICULTURAL CREDIT GROUP VISITS SOS CV S DOMINGOS, FOR THE SECOND TIME, TO OFFER DONATIONS

The Agricultural Credit Group Fund, represented by the manager, Mr. Ramos and entourage, made a visit today, around 10.15 am to SOS Children's Village São Domingos, with the aim to offer donations. During the visit Mr. Ramos made a little speech in the presence of our children and staff, and referenced the objectives of this visit and the work that has been pursued by Agricultural Credit Group Fund in Cape Verde. He praised the spirit of our organization by thanking the way they were received and, in particular, he thanked the Director of Village, Mr. Fernando Pinto, and the staff, in general, for the great work, filled with good performance, for development of children.

Then he underlyned his speech by wishing happy holidays to all the children of the village and the entire staff. Next, he proceeded to deliver some gifts, such as games, data, yoyo, balloons etc.., to the children and agendas to the staff admnistrativo. At that time the Director of Village thanked for the honorable visit and hopes that the Agricultural Credit Group continues to support our children.

Around 10h28 the visitors made a visit to Familiar House 1 "Luxembourg" in order to know the reality of the premises of our children who were grateful, happy and excited. Mr. Jose Ramos congratulated the mother Lizete Fontes for the way she organize her home and classified the SOS mothers, in general, as a great ladies .

This is the second visit of the Agricultural Credit Group Fund, crowned with donations. In the end, the committee wishes to all: a Merry Christmas and good entries, with promises of a new visit for next year.

GRUPO CRÉDITO AGRÍCOLA FAZ UMA SEGUNDA VISITA A ALDEIA SOS S DOMINGOS COROANDO-A DE DONATIVOS

O Grupo Crédito Agrícola, na figura do seu Gerente , Sr. José Ramos e comitiva, fez uma visita, hoje, por volta das 10h15, á Aldeia Infantil SOS de São Domingos, com o propósito de confraternizar e oferecer donativos.

No decorrer da visita o Sr. José Ramos fez um pequeno discurso, na presença das nossas crianças e do staff admnistrativo, no qual referenciou os objectivos desta visita e os trabalhos que o Credito Agrícola vem desenvolvendo em Cabo Verde. Enalteceu o espírito da nossa organização, agradecendo pela forma como foi recebido (a ele e á sua comitiva) e, de uma forma particular, agradeceu ao Director da Aldeia, Sr. Fernando Pinto, e ao staff, em geral, pelo grandioso trabalho, colmatado com o bom desempenho, em prol do desenvolvimento das crianças. Concluiu as suas palavras, nessa circunstância, desejando votos de festas felizes a todas as crianças da Aldeia bem como ao conjunto do staff.

De seguida procedeu á entrega de alguns donativos, como jogos, dados, yoyo, balões etc., para as crianças e agendas para o staff admnistrativo. Nessa altura o Director da Aldeia, á sua vez, tomou uso da palavra e agradeceu, encarecidamente, pela honrosa visita fazendo votos de que se continue a apoiar as nossas crianças.

Por volta das 10h28 mm os visitantes fizeram, então, uma visita a casa nº1 «Luxemburgo», a fim de conhecerem a realidade das instalações das nossas crianças que se mostraram gratos, contentes e entusiasmados. O Sr. José Ramos parabenizou a mãe Lizete Fontes pela forma como organiza a casa tendo classificado as mães SOS, em geral, como grandes senhoras.

Esta já é a 2.ª visita do Grupo Crédito Agrícola, coroada de donativos. No final, a comitiva desejou, a todos, votos de um bom Natal e boas entradas, com promessas de uma nova visita para o ano que vem.

CHRISTMAS EVE IN SOS CV CAP VERT - HOW WE CELEBRATE IT - VILLAGE

Village

The first half of December is a very active week in SOS Children Villages Cape Verde. The mothers, aunties and remaining staff usually are in rushing shopping, gifts for children, food and decorations. The Christmas tree decoration begins with children’s help in a lively and pleasant atmosphere. Some children receive cards from international sponsors and all children receive gifts from the village administration. The gifts are placed around the Christmas tree. Sometimes the children do not resist and open it before the Christmas’ Eve. There is no specific dish for the midnight supper. It is usually chosen from a variety of dishes. Usually it is served cod dish; roasted turkey, duck rice, etc.

In SOS Children’s Village S. Domingos, is held every year, on December 24th, a lunch in the kindergarten saloon. This is the day that is distributed gifts to children, usually under the warm December sun, in a relax environment. Children play, make fool walking around the cakes, sweets and gifts. Their biological parents also take part. The remaining days of Christmas party are spent with the biological family. However, unfortunately, not everyone can spend these days with them. Those who can not go to their SOS mother own house and they share moments with their SOS mother biological family.

CHRISTMAS IN SOS CAP VERT - HOW WE CELEBRATE IT - KINDERGARTEN

Kindergarten

Guided by kindergarten educators, children started the second week of December nourishing the Christmas spirit. They learn some songs, drawings, poems, etc. They also walk to main Assomada shops, where, enthusiastically, they show their preferences for toys. What some how help the kindergarten staff buying their favourite gift.

The celebration is held on December 19th, everything is organized in the hall, or in kindergarten saloon. The crib is placed. There is small drama performance by children with Christmas songs and poems. A snack is served for all of them. Their parents take place in the festivity. A kindergarten educator dress as Santa Claus and distribute the gifts. This distribution is made in group in order to get a lively and contagious children reactions. The cheerful scene moments are lead around tables with small meals, snacks, juices and cakes. The day continues with more games and free exchanges involving adults and children.

Trying Art on Christmas Season

Children from SOS CV - S. Domingos and Assomada - using techniques of paint, collage and free drawings to celebrate the Christmas season in their life. Some of them really achieve an art expression.

Christmas's Drawings By Children from SOS Cap Vert

SOS SOCIAL CENTER S. VICENTE PERFORMS, NEXT DECEMBER 20th A PARADE OF CHRISTMAS IN MINDELO

DECEMBER 10 th
Activities of Christmas
10:00 - Activities of animation with families enjoying the center Social SOS

DECEMBER 17 th
Competition on Christmas
10:00 - Christmas Awards.

DECEMBER 20 th
The Christmas Parade - float
10:00 - Concentration of children in the high school «Liceu Velho»
11:00 - Parade through the main streets of the city in Mindelo
13:00 - End of parade

DECEMBER 22 th
Christmas Party
3:30 - Christmas's Lunch
14.30 - Delivery of certificate to trainees of the training course in Household Services
15:00 - Christmas Party with activities made by the following groups:

SOS Youth - Dance and «Capoeira»

Calypso Group + «Tradiçon» - Dance

Ribeira de Julião Group - Poetry

17:00 - Delivery of christmas's gifts
18:00 - Closing

CENTRO SOCIAL SOS REALIZA NO PRÓXIMO DIA 20 UM DESFILE DE NATAL EM MINDELO

College «Semear» visits SOS CV São Domingos

Children and monitors of College 'Semear'* from Praia (Palmarejo) made an exchange visit to SOS Cv São Domingos in order to know our reality. They identified the model of education adopted by the SOS Village and exchanged views with the children and monitors.


* means sowing

ALDEIAS INFANTIS SOS ASSINAM ACORDO DE COOPERAÇÃO COM O HOSPITAL BAPTISTA DE SOUSA

Foi assinado na passada Quinta-feira, 20 de Novembro, um acordo de cooperação entre as Aldeias Infantis SOS e o Hospital Baptista de Sousa. A assinatura dos documentos esteve, pela parte das Aldeias SOS, a cargo da Directora do Centro Social, Dr.ª Maria da Luz Spencer e pela parte do Hospital Baptista de Sousa, a cargo do Director, Dr. Jorge Tienne Cardoso

A cerimónia de assinatura aconteceu na Biblioteca do Hospital Baptista de Sousa, em São Vicente, às 12h, na presença de elementos do staff administrativo e técnico de ambas as entidades. O acordo assinado na Quinta Feira determina que o Hospital Baptista de Sousa preste assistência medica e medicamentosa aos utentes do Centro Social SOS, colabore na mobilização de fundos para novos projectos e disponibilize animadores/formadores para orientarem actividades de informação e formação nas áreas da saúde.

A assinatura deste termo de cooperação é imprescindível no esforço de melhoria das condições de vida das crianças menos favorecidas da nossa sociedade.

Discurso de Encerramento da Ministra Dr.ª Madalena Neves (MTFPSS) no Forum CPP

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SOS Children's Villages in the Democratic Republic of Congo take safety measures

Even though the fighting is currently limited to the region of North Kivu, hundreds of kilometres from the SOS Children's Villages in Bukavu and Uvira, both sites are preparing for possible emergencies.

In the region of South Kivu, where Bukavu and Uvira are located, the situation is calm but tense and there are fears that the fighting might spread southwards. Both SOS Children's Villages have repeatedly been affected by fighting in the past, which is why certain safety measures have been taken.

Staff at the SOS Children's Villages have asked the local authorities to step up security measures, particularly around the SOS Children's Village in Bukavu. Meanwhile, all children and young people have been instructed not to leave the grounds of the SOS Children's Village after 6 p.m. When their lessons end, pupils at the SOS schools are also to stay in their classrooms until their parents come to pick them up.

Both SOS Children's Villages are stocking up on basic foodstuffs and other important goods so that they have supplies to last a month. In addition to that, both sites have been provided with first aid kits. The doctors at the SOS Medical Centres have been given special badges like those that medical support teams in conflict areas wear so that they can be identified to provide help quickly and smoothly.

Marthe Kangene, the director of SOS Children's Villages in the Democratic Republic of Congo, says that an evacuation of the two SOS Children's Villages would not be feasible in an emergency for a number of reasons, i.e. that the escape routes would not be safe and it would not be clear where and how the many children, mothers and staff members should be taken.

Source: SOS-Kinderdorf International
Date: 10 Nov 2008

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GLOBAL PEACE GAMES - November 08 th - Praia

The Global Peace Games marked this week-end in Praia

The Global Peace Games, scheduled this weekend, November 08, in Praia, and S. Vicente, had, on average, a good assistance from schools and children that made this event somethin more than a simple games. It also had a support in donations, by the multinational Coca-Cola. The various schools of EBI (Basic Level Integrated Schools) did, early, a march for the peace, as part of International Day of Peace, displaying various slogans, with calls for peace and understanding.

Certainly, the event still does not have the dimension it should have, given the limited membership and understanding of civil society and families related to their importance, but it must be underlined that the recognition of the Global Peace Games is becoming a reality in Cape Verde. And that is due in part to the support of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education in Cape Verde, with which our organization recently signed a strong partnership, but also 'cause the hard work of clarifying the civil society about the good activities carried out over the years by SOS in Cape Verde.

The solemn act was the presence of Delegate at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, Mrs. Graça Gomes, who gave a speech in which it became clear that this government will not let the Games fall in the next years. The SOS responsible of the Global Peace Games, Mr. Victor Constantino endorsed in his speech the importance of this game in the creation of fair play spirit and essence of education in the spirit of peace for a future generation: «... to protect these children in their growth, in order to not to be punished, in the future, 'cause they not having been taught about acts and precepts right to a healthy social life».