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WHO WE ARE

The Children and Youth Foundation is a non-profit social solidarity institution of recognised merit, established in São Tomé and Príncipe since December 2005. 

“Small but firm steps towards a better world” is the motto of the paths we are following, always with the primary objective of promoting human rights, equal opportunities, education for citizenship and the protection of minors and young people in need.

We focus on the development of educational, pedagogical, social, cultural, environmental and scientific-technological exchange programmes, always trying to involve the whole community and boost the social promotion of minors and young people who are physically, psychologically and economically deprived.

We also consider it of extreme importance to invest in non-formal education, as a reinforcement of the knowledge acquired at school, and we take great care with the activities occupying free time, through recreational and educational activities, with the aim of opening horizons, exploring potentials, awakening curiosity and interest in several areas, of the children and young people throughout the country, as well as their parents and communities.

Despite the challenges of the work we develop, it is extremely gratifying to see the positive impact and the love with which we are surrounded, in each bright and cheerful smile of our little ones and in the results we see in the Santomean community.

OUR MISSION

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to improve equal opportunities for the most underprivileged population in São Tomé by promoting education, health and human rights to local children and young people.

OUR VISION

OUR VISION

We believe in a fairer world, where there are equal opportunities for all children and young people.

OUR VALUES

OUR VALUES

Autonomy. Respect. Love. Mutual help. Perseverance. Commitment. Solidarity. 

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