About the country
What is the name of the Country
Cabo Verde
How many major problems did I go over?
4 major problems
What population did I focus on?
vulnerable youth and children
What is the name of the NGO ?
The Cape Verde Foundation
Where is the country located?
Central Atlantic Ocean, off the west coast of Africa
What effects does water scarcity have?
dry climate, droughts = effects agriculture
What is the specific region I talked about?
The rural areas
Who founded the NGO?
The Resort Group
What is the main language spoken
Portuguese
What is the percentage that the country imports its food
more than half, about 80 percent
What is the challenge that the population faced?
lack of education
Which group of people is the main focus of this NGO?
The children
What are the two different island groups?
Barlavento and Sotavento
What is the restriction of healthcare?
Shortages of medical professionals and also advanced medical facilities?
What are some of the challenges faced due to a lack of education?
insufficient funds for school materials, school lunch, and school books
What do they do?
Improve the quality of life of children
When did the county gain its Independence?
July 5th 1975
What are some of the groups of people that poverty effects?
Women and migrant workers
What are the other contributing factors to children facing a lack of education?
Dropout rates are high
Skills development
Curriculum issues
Gender Inequality
Supports new school buildings and equipment
Help with food and fresh produce for local schools
Improving the quality of education
Medical support