Rhombu
WACT

Rhombu

Two changemakers committed to change the world through people, decided to implement awareness-raising sessions on Alcoholism in São Tomé. A long journey lies ahead and, without ...

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  • 30/09/2016

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Two changemakers committed to change the world through people, decided to implement awareness-raising sessions on Alcoholism in São Tomé. A long journey lies ahead and, without your help, will not be the same. Thank you!

Created by changemakers Helena Portugal and Joana Gomes, under the Training Spirit '16 promoted by the non-governmental organization WACT - We are Changing Together, the social project "Rhombu" [ "course" in Latin] aims to combat alcohol abuse in the communities of Guadalupe, Agostinho Neto and Morro Peixe (District Lobata, São Tomé e Príncipe).

São Tomé is the second country of PALOP (Portuguese-Speaking African Countries) with higher consumption of pure alcohol per capita. Taking into consideration the psychological, physical and socio-economic damage that alcohol abuse cause, and the early age of consumption by São Tomé e Príncipe population, Rhombu project will leave for São Tomé, on August 14, 2016, for 6 weeks, proposing to carry out Awareness  and Sensitization sessions on Alcoholism, for young people between 17 and 22 years old, in order to empower them to build solutions in this regard. Also in cooperation with Health Center professionals of Guadalupe, Rhombu will perform screening and interventions sessions regarding alcohol consumption.

The distribution of the Awareness Handbook for Alcoholism ("Manual de Sensibilização para o Alcoolismo"), previously elaborated in Portugal, will enable to continue the project, by encouraging health and education professionals and local NGOs to implement these practices. With this project, we hope to motivate  people of São Tomé to choose another rhombu. In order to the heavy alcohol consumption ceases to be a barrier in the rhombu of some people in São Tomé e Principe, let's make the difference!

About the author

Helena Portugal and Joana Gomes are the social entrepreneurs, creators of Rhombu. Master's students in Clinical Psychology and experienced in volunteer program with children and young people, namely in health promotion and community work (the latest specifically on individual and family counseling). Both changemakers have great interest in the prevention of risk behaviors and health promotion, taking into consideration that the harmful use of alcohol is a global problem, not only regarding health issues (causes 3.3 millions deaths per year and is related to about 200 diseases), but also on its social and economic consequences, on individuals in particular, and society in general. 

A equipa, Helena Portugal e Joana Gomes

 

There's a strong passion of passing knowledge through non-formal education aproaches, in a dynamic and appealing way. With both ambition of always expect the best and the will to move through a different rhombu, these two changemakers aim to raise awareness regarding to some incorrect beliefs, among communities of São Tomé e Príncipe.

Budget and due dates

Until September 30, 2016, we need support for the following :

  • Travel expenses of the changemakers, to São Tomé;
  • Printing and binding of Awareness Handbook on Alcoholism (Manual de Sensibilização para o Alcoolismo);
  • Printing of questionnaires and flyers used in health centers;
  • Phonecalls;
  • Equipment for use during activities to be developed.

Note: In attached the estimated budget for each purpose.

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    Thanks

    There will be a public thanks on Rhombu facebook page

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    Thanks through Photo

    Exclusive photographs of the project, on the facebook page and website, as a unique thank you.

    5 backers

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    Rhombu Wristband

    Will be given a wristband with the project name + a thanks photo on the facebook page and website. Offer of shipping costs to Portugal

    3 backers

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    35€ or more

    Awareness Handbook on Alcoholism

    Name of the supporter will be added on the Manual Thanks Page + a thanks photo on the facebook page and website

    4 backers

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  • Joana Raquel Santos Tomé de Sousa

    Parabéns pela iniciativa que

    Parabéns pela iniciativa que estão a ter, e espero que tenham o maior sucesso e que consigam atingir os vossos objectivos.
    Estamos todos a torcer por vocês.
    Beijinhos para as duas
    Joana Sousa

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  • Anonymous

    29/09/2016 - 11:39

  • Anonymous

    19/09/2016 - 20:56

  • Bárbara Herculano

    19/09/2016 - 16:17

  • Raquel Sofia Neves Fonseca

    19/09/2016 - 08:27

  • anaromao

    17/09/2016 - 21:25

  • Manel Romão

    17/09/2016 - 16:03

  • José Eduardo Rodrigues Trigo Pereira

    23/08/2016 - 22:47

    Missão inspiradora. Desejo a melhor das sortes!

  • Anonymous

    20/08/2016 - 11:43

    Obrigada pela vossa contribuição para um mundo melhor!

  • Filipe Carvalho

    17/08/2016 - 11:44

    Parabéns pela iniciativa e muita sorte para o projecto!

  • Sara Damas

    15/08/2016 - 17:52

    Muito sucesso para o projecto agora que já estão no terreno ;) Tenho muito orgulho em vocês :D

  • Filipe Sousa Mateus

    12/08/2016 - 14:24

    Aqui vai... é pouco mas é do coração

  • Anonymous

    11/08/2016 - 09:24

    Muito Boa Sorte no vosso projecto!

  • Miguel Lourenço

    10/08/2016 - 17:39

    Um projecto inspirador e que nos faz acreditar num mundo melhor. Espero que mudem o "Rhombu" de muitas e muitas famílias. Façam a diferença, ACREDITEM!

  • As Duas

    08/08/2016 - 23:32

  • João Breia

    08/08/2016 - 16:00

    Excelente projeto e que faz muito sentido na realidade Saotomense! Desejo do maior dos sucessos!