The nursery kitchen is unusable, without connection to electricity and with severe infiltrations; there is no outside shelter either to guarantee the safety and well-being of the children. Let's change that!
Improve the Ribeira Afonso Nursery with us!
The Santo Isidoro Nursery in Ribeira Afonso, São Tomé and Príncipe, is a place of development and hope for 90 preschool-aged children from the community. However, damages in the infrastructure impact directly the safety and well-being of the children, as well as the staff who work there.
Atual cozinha da creche de São Isidoro. A época de chuvas é causa da grande deterioração da madeira.
Interior da atual cozinha. A estrutura é frágil e permite a entrada de chuva e animais. Apesar de ter electrodomésticos, não tem eletricidade.
Fogão que é por vezes utilizado pelas funcionárias para confeccionar as refeições. É utilizada lenha, o que representa risco de incêndio e de problemas de saúde por inalação do fumo.
The Need
The nursery's kitchen is in poor condition, making it impossible to prepare nutritious and safe meals for the children. Without a proper kitchen, the staff faces daily difficulties in preparing food and with the consequent cleaning of the day-to-day running of a kitchen. Washing the dishes is a challenging task, as is preserving food that needs to be kept in a refrigerated environment.
Quando as condições meteorológicas permitem, as funcionárias cozinham no espaço exterior.
A opção para lavagem da loiça é no exterior.
Furthermore, the outdoor space does not offer protection from the elements, whether from the scorching sun or heavy rain, limiting outdoor activities and compromising the health and overall children development.
Espaço exterior da creche que sofre inundações frequentes, especialmente na época de chuvas..
Exemplo do espaço exterior da creche inundado.
The impact of your support
With your contribution, we will rebuild the kitchen and build a shed at the Santo Isidoro Nursery in Ribeira Afonso. These improvements are not just about infrastructure – they are also essential to providing a safe, healthy and stimulating environment for children. A well-equipped kitchen with basic hygiene and food safety standards will allow staff to prepare nutritious meals, ensuring that every child has access to at least one quality hot meal a day. The shed will provide a sheltered space for mealtimes, playtime and educational activities, regardless of the weather conditions.
Why do we need your contribution?
This project is essential for the healthy development of the children of Ribeira Afonso, but we cannot do it alone. Each contribution will make a significant difference in the lives of these children and in the efficiency of the work of the nursery staff. Your support is essential to ensure that the children have a safe and welcoming space where they can grow and learn.
ORBIS has already sent some funds to its partner in Ribeira Afonso to start the work - it is urgent that it be completed before the heavy rains. A local contractor has been hired, who has already submitted the respective budget, which can be found in the supplementary documentation.
Together, we can change the world.
Join us in our mission to improve Ribeira Afonso Nursery. Together, we will create an environment where children can thrive. Your support is an investment in the future of each child and of the entire community.
