Through a formal Cooperation Agreement, Camala Foundation supports a defined cohort of vulnerable children within a partner school serving more than 400 students in Buba, Guinea-Bissau.
Each supported child receives: Annual tuition coverage, School uniform, Books and learning materials, 200+ school meals, Hygiene support, Ongoing academic monitoring
Annual cost per child: $380
Approximately $1 per day to secure stable education and protection.
RESPONSIBLE GROWTH PLAN
Phase 1 — 2026
15 children supported
Program stabilization and monitoring systems strengthened
Phase 2 — 2026–2027
Expansion to up to 35 children
Enhanced reporting and oversight capacity.
Phase 3 — 2027–2028
Expansion to up to 100 children
Strengthened safeguarding systems and long-term sustainability planning.
Expansion depends on secured funding and monitoring capacity
CHILDREN CURRENTLY SUPPORTED — FOUNDING COHORT
The following children are part of our structured Education Access & Child Protection Program.
Your investment strengthens the entire cohort of vulnerable children, ensuring stability and continuity for all participants.
For privacy and protection, full identifying details are limited
Camnete N. — Age 7 (1st Grade)
Camnete lives with his father and uncle. His father has a mild cognitive disability and survives on irregular small jobs. His uncle supports several children and cannot fully cover education costs.
Support ensures he remains enrolled and continues building foundational literacy skills.
Herculano N. — Primary School
After losing his primary caregiver in a violent incident, Herculano was left without stable family support. He arrived at school severely underweight and emotionally withdrawn.
Structured support ensures safety, nutrition, and educational continuity.
Aua S. — Primary School
Aua arrived at Casa Wilma in fragile health, experiencing repeated infections and developmental delays. With consistent nutrition and care, she recovered and now progresses academically.
Ongoing support ensures stability and long-term educational growth.
Carlos F. — Age 2 (Preschool, Twin)
Carlos lives with an elderly aunt after his mother left the household. His father cannot independently support both twins.
Early childhood support ensures nutrition, safety, and developmental stability.
Constança F. — Age 2 (Preschool, Twin)
Constança shares the same vulnerable circumstances as her twin brother. Early structured education provides emotional security and protection during critical developmental years.
Leony N. — Age 5 (Preschool)
Leony’s parents have long served the community but currently face financial instability. Her mother is seeking employment, and her father previously worked in public healthcare without permanent status.
Support ensures educational continuity while the family stabilizes economically
Adelina G. — Age 3 (Preschool)
Adelina’s family experiences unstable income and limited employment opportunities. Early
support ensures consistent enrollment and structured development.
Rowam N. — Primary Level
Rowam lives with his young mother and grandparents who rely on small-scale farming. His mother continues her studies while caring for him.
Support helps break intergenerational poverty cycles.
Ivanilson N. — 5th Grade
After abandonment and early neglect, Ivanilson now lives with a foster family and continues progressing academically.
Support ensures stable continuation through upper primary education.
Elsa B. — 2nd Grade
Elsa’s mother works informally while continuing her own education. The household faces severe financial hardship.
Support ensures continued enrollment and academic stability.
Edmiriam B. — 2nd Grade
After losing her father, Edmiriam’s mother supports the household through small market sales.
Educational support ensures continuity during economic vulnerability.
Lussuila M. — Age 3 (Preschool)
Lussuila’s parents face unstable employment and rental insecurity.
Support ensures early childhood stability and consistent attendance.
Niclaudio N. — Age 5 (Preschool)
Niclaudio’s father completed teacher training but remains unemployed. His mother works informally.
Support ensures enrollment continuity and structured development.
Ismiralda N. — Primary School
Her prents work in low-income informal activities and did not complete formal education.
Support strengthens her pathway toward long-term educational opportunity.
Binate N. — Preschool
After losing his father in an accident, Binate lives with a neighbor who supports multiple children.
Support ensures stable early education despite severe economic hardship
CHILD PROTECTION & SAFEGUARDING POLICY
Camala Foundation is committed to safeguarding the dignity, safety, and well-being of every child we serve.
We maintain:
- Zero tolerance for abuse or exploitation
- Ethical representation standards
- Secure handling of child information
- Oversight of local implementation
- Clear reporting procedures
Children are represented with dignity and respect. Full identifying details are limited for privacy and protection.
