Cape Verde

A great majority of Cape Verdean children still live in poverty with limit-ed access to health care, nutrition and education. Protein and caloric malnutrition is one of the principal public health problems. Malnutrition in children reflects the living conditions of a considerable portion of the Cape Verdean population, which includes the 30% who live below the poverty line.

The Oneness-Heart-Tears and Smiles of the United States sent medical/surgical supplies, school supplies, toys and clothing for children in Cape Verde at the end of June 2004. The medical and surgical supplies went to the hospitals with the greatest need. All the rest of the humanitarian service items reached the most impoverished children through our consignee.

Medical and surgical supplies, school supplies, toys and clothing are sent from The Oneness-Heart-Tears and Smiles to Capeverdean children who are in the greatest need.