Sao Tome and Principe

National Alliance of YMCAs (YMCA - YWCA)

Address: Trinidade City House 71, P.B. 196, Sao Tome, Sao Tome and Principe
Phone: 239 12 71 458
Fax: 239 12 21 365
Email:
Internet:
Contact: Julio D.A. Neto
Type of Organization: National / Local
Members: Men / Women / Youth
Year Founded: 1988
International Working Language: English
Local Working Language: Portuguese
Source of Annual Budget: Local donors / Foreign donors / Earned income
Affiliations: The Youth Forum

Action Areas:

Purpose:

To promote programmes between young people especially those in poverty; to provide activities and examples of Christian ethics to emulate the community; to promote programmes at community level to alleviate poverty; to sensitize and raise awareness in the community for available services; to work for the cause of justice for the common good. 1000 members.

Illustrative Project:

Educational programmes on cultural, religious and environmental issues; community development projects, fostering human rights and democratic values; care of street children; promotion and public relations of the mission and work of the organization.

Student Christian Movement of Sao Tome and Principe

Address: c/o YMCA, P.B. 196, Sao Tome, Sao Tome and Principe
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
Internet:
Contact: Julio De Almeido Neto
Type of Organization: National / Local
Members: Youth
Year Founded: 1990
International Working Language: English
Local Working Language: Portuguese
Source of Annual Budget: Earned income / Foreign donors
Affiliations: The Youth Forum

Action Areas:

Purpose:

To train young Christians to become responsible citizens; to enhance discipleship; to promote environmental campaigns; to strengthen leadership skills.

Illustrative Project:

Leadership training (35 leaders trained since 1990); environmental campaigns; discipleship and ministry; work camps.