A help organization Bridging the Gaps in Resources and Supporting Mental Health
Welcome to Foundation For Fogo
501(c) tax-exempt help organization
Empowering Social Equity and Combatting High Suicide Rates in Cabo Verde and worldwide
Help Support Vision Access
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions. Your generous donation will fund our mission.
Images of Impact: The Work of Foundation For Fogo in Photos
A look at our vision access program
As the first organization in Cape Verde to integrate AI technology into eye care and healthcare, we are setting new standards for medical innovation and patient care. Our AI-driven approach offers several key advantages:
- Enhanced Precision: AI-powered diagnostic tools significantly improve the accuracy of eye exams, ensuring each patient receives the most precise assessment and treatment recommendations.
- Operational Efficiency: By automating parts of the consultation process, we can reduce wait times and increase the number of patients served, making our services more accessible to all.
- Broad Accessibility: Our AI technology allows us to extend high-quality eye care to remote and underserved communities, ensuring equitable access regardless of location.
Program Highlights
Annual Screenings: Conducting yearly vision screenings for all students under 18 in schools across Cape Verde every September.
Free Prescription Glasses: Providing subsidized prescription glasses to students diagnosed with vision impairments during these screenings.
Community Impact: Improving educational outcomes by removing visual barriers, enhancing overall academic performance, and contributing to the general health and well-being of students.
Immediate Support Through Kriolx Crisis Line
In our commitment to providing comprehensive support for mental health and the well-being of the LGBT+ community in Cabo Verde, the Foundation for Fogo is proud to offer the Kriolx Crisis Line via Facebook Messenger. This service is designed to offer immediate, confidential support for anyone in need of assistance or facing a crisis. Here's how we serve as a help organization :
- Confidential, Immediate Support: Available 24/7, our crisis line ensures that you have a safe space to seek help, guidance, and support in times of need.
- Accessible Through Facebook Messenger: Recognizing the widespread use of social media, we've chosen a platform that's easily accessible to provide discreet and convenient support.
- Culturally and Linguistically Inclusive: Staffed by trained volunteers fluent in Kriolu, our service is tailored to the cultural context and linguistic needs of the Cabo Verdean community.
How to Reach Us
If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis or needs someone to talk to, please reach out to us through our Facebook page. Simply send a message to our Kriolx Crisis Line via Messenger, and a trained volunteer will be there to listen, support, and provide the assistance you need.
signature programs
Enhancing Cabo Verde with the Vision Access Program
Enhancing Cabo Verde with the Vision Access Program
Enhancing Cabo Verde with the Vision Access Program
Understanding the fundamental right to see clearly as vision care , our Vision Access Program pledges to provide glasses to any child with a prescription who cannot afford them. This program ensures that financial barriers do not prevent our community members from experiencing the world in all its clarity.
Innovative Mental Health Support with KriolX
Enhancing Cabo Verde with the Vision Access Program
Enhancing Cabo Verde with the Vision Access Program
In response to Cape Verde's urgent mental health needs, highlighted by having the 14th highest suicide rate globally, KriolX offers a lifeline. Our messenger-based crisis messaging service allows our help organization to provide immediate emotional support and crisis intervention, acting as a virtual support assistant.
Empowering Women with KriolaBooks
Enhancing Cabo Verde with the Vision Access Program
Empowering Women with KriolaBooks
KriolaBooks is our pioneering platform offering women unparalleled access to publishing services. By empowering female voices in literature, we aim to break the cycle of gender inequality, encouraging women to share their stories, knowledge, and creativity.
meet the team
Founder/Program Architect and Innovation Director
Director of Multilingual Communications and Community Relations
Director of Multilingual Communications and Community Relations
Destaney Andrade
Director of Multilingual Communications and Community Relations
Director of Multilingual Communications and Community Relations
Director of Multilingual Communications and Community Relations
Antonio DeSousa
Director of Mental Health and Cultural Integration
Director of Multilingual Communications and Community Relations
Behavioral Support and Community Engagement Director
Gerson Semedo
Behavioral Support and Community Engagement Director
Behavioral Support and Community Engagement Director
Behavioral Support and Community Engagement Director
Naomi Andrade
Community Outreach and Development Coordinator
Behavioral Support and Community Engagement Director
Community Outreach and Development Coordinator
Solange Ferreira
Cultural Advisor and Art Consultant
Behavioral Support and Community Engagement Director
Community Outreach and Development Coordinator
Simone Spencer
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