Due to Covid-19 young people from São Tomé came together to bring food to families in São Tomé and Príncipe who have no source of income and are subject to starvation.
The pandemic caused by Covid-19 (coronavirus) has been causing devastating consequences worldwide. And with the aim of preventing the transmission of the virus, several countries have adopted preventive measures, including social withdrawal (quarantine and home isolation) for the sake of public health.
In São Tomé and Príncipe, the same measure was imposed by the government on the population. However, it has not been easy. When we take a tour of the capital, we find small traders with their goods for sale, often without taking proper care of protection, since this is their only source of income.
These small merchants, independent workers, depend on their daily sales to support the family even though the removal is beneficial for the entire population, for these families the social removal is a problem, because they will be subject to starvation, because without the daily sales do not guarantee meals.
It is thinking about these families that we had the idea of creating this fundraising campaign to help people who cannot leave home to work in risky situations, putting not only their lives in danger, but also that of other people, because in these environments there is agglomeration and contact with several people without protection. We believe that with the distribution of basic food baskets to families or people in need due to social withdrawal, we can contribute to these people staying at home without fear.
It is in this sense that we ask for your support so that together we can support those who, when staying at home, will have nothing to eat. Help us to help, as a person at home can help safeguard the lives of many.
About the author
Sergio Marques Ebo
Born in São Tomé, Agronomist, graduated from the University of International Integration of Afro-Brazilian Lusophony - UNILAB, currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Agricultural Engineering at the University of Lisbon. Currently resident in Lisbon.
Ney Carvalho
Born in São Tomé, he is passionate about social entrepreneurship. He currently resides in Lisbon, Portugal, but is always looking at his country and looking for a solution to support those who need it most.
Elizabete Marques Neto
Born in São Tomé on November 25, 1973, graduated in Early Childhood Education, from the Institute of Education and Sciences (ISEC). Currently resident in São Tomé.
Marluce Tavares Das Neves
Born in São Tomé on April 21, 1994, currently residing in England.
Regina Sousa Do Espírito Santo
Santomense, was born on November 19, 1996, with a degree in Public Administration at the University of International Integration of Afro-Brazilian Portuguese. He currently resides in São Tomé.
Cleiser Nascimento Da Costa Vangente
Born in São Tomé, MD, graduated from the Latin American School of Medicine in La Habana, Cuba. Currently resident in São Tomé.
Manuel Barreto
Born in São Tomé, with a degree in Telecommunications and Informatics Engineering from IUCAI University.
Currently resident in São Tomé.
Aykisse Lombá
Santomense, Graduated in Business Management at the Instituto Superior Politecnico de São Tomé and Príncipe.
Currently resident in São Tomé.
Elvira Da Trindade Nascimento de Sousa
Born in São Tomé, Professor, graduated from Instituto Superior Politécnico.
Currently resident in São Tomé.
Adnilson de Sousa Pereira Rosa
Better known as Abdul Sousa, he was born in São tomé, graduated in Electrical Engineering, currently President of AJASMA - Association of Young People of São Marçal and Surroundings.
He currently resides in São Marçal - São Tomé.
Henriques Pontes
Born in São Tomé, graduated in Computer Technician.
He currently resides in Lisbon.
Vanesa Ceita
Best known for Vinny Ceita, born in São Tomé and Príncipe, born on March 30, 1992.
Degree in International Relations and Postgraduate in Marketing Plan.
Evalda Da Conceição Santos Daio
Born in São Tome. Agronomist, graduated from the University of International Integration of Afro-Brazilian Lusophony (UNILAB). Currently resident in the capital city of São Tomé.
Silvia Esteves
Born in Portugal, descendants of São Tomenses parents. It's make up artist.
Katia Esteves
Katia Esteves "Aka kay" (stage name), born in São Tomé and Príncipe, with a degree in communication sciences. Actress and singer.
Budget and due dates
A basic basket for a family
10 Kg of Rice = 200 dobras / 8 euros
2 Kg of beans = 100 dobras / 4 euros
10 packet of spaghetti pasta = 100 dobras / 4 euros
2 L of oil = 64 dobras / 2.56 euros
2 Kg of Sugar = 40 dobras / 1,60 euros
1Kg of Salt = 10 dobras / 0.40 euros
Four (4) packs of Milk = 100 dobras / 4 euros
2 packages of toilet paper = 40 dobras / 1.60 euros
2 bars of soap = 35 dobras / 2.40 euros
1 Kg of potato = 20 dobras / 0.80 euros
3 Kg Fuba = 60 dobras / 2.4 euros
1 egg pallet (30 eggs) = 150 dobras / 6 euros
1 packet of chicken stock = 50 dobras / 2 euros
TOTAL = 102O dobras = 40.80 EUROS *
PPL Commissions ** (7.5% + VAT) = 123 euros
OBS: It is intended to identify the beneficiaries through:
Data provided by the District Chambers
People identified through government agencies
Local residents' associations
