Bridging the Gaps in Resources and Supporting Mental Health
Welcome to Foundation For Fogo
501(c) tax-exempt organization
Empowering Social Equity and Combatting High Suicide Rates in Cabo Verde
Help us create a lasting impact!
Everyone deserves to see clearly ...
At Foundation for Fogo, we are committed to creating lasting change by investing in mental health and creative initiatives.
We are catalysts for transformation, identifying those with a bold vision for change and partnering with them to bring that vision to life.
Through your support, we scale and accelerate our impact
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 can help:
- 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 Vision with NuOdja Vision Access Program
Enhancing Vision with NuOdja Vision Access Program
Enhancing Vision with NuOdja Vision Access Program
Understanding the fundamental right to see clearly, our NuOdja Vision Access Program pledges to provide glasses to anyone 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 Vision with NuOdja Vision Access Program
Enhancing Vision with NuOdja 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 provides immediate emotional support and crisis intervention, acting as a virtual support assistant.
Empowering Women with KriolaBooks
Enhancing Vision with NuOdja 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
Community Finance and Partnerships Manager
Behavioral Support and Community Engagement Director
Community Outreach and Development Coordinator
Kassandra Andrade
Our Partners
