Ao longo dos anos, a pequena congregação tornou-se um lugar livre e libertador para as mulheres vulneráveis da ilha. Em 2016, foi lançado o programa social Kreditá na bo (“Acredite em si mesmo” na língua crioula local), cujos principais objetivos são: a libertação, o progresso pessoal, a reintegração socioprofissional das mulheres e a condenação de situações injustas. Contando com uma equipa de profissionais cabo-verdianos, o programa é composto por vários projetos: centro de escuta, atividades de contacto de baixo limiar, intervenção psicossocial com raparigas adolescentes em risco de exclusão e prostituição e sensibilização. “O Centro de Escuta, explica Simona Perini, é um espaço vocacionado para acolher e prestar assistência educativa, psicológica e jurídica a pessoas dos 18 aos 40 anos residentes em São Vicente ou noutras ilhas (com algumas exceções). em cursos de formação (alfabetização, informática, culinária, costura). Algumas famílias beneficiadas pelo programa também recebem mensalmente uma cesta básica. as atividades de contato de baixo limiar visam estabelecer uma relação direta com as vítimas da prostituição para favorecer a busca de alternativas na construção de uma vida livre e digna. Irmã Simona ressalta que é muito importante conhecer em primeira mão a realidade social, econômica e familiar de todas as mulheres que usam nosso serviço e decidem caminhar com nós. São agendadas visitas domiciliares semanais; É por isso que enfermeiros e operadores vão à casa das pessoas, passam o tempo conversando com as pessoas do bairro ou bebendo papo (chá). Enquanto caminham pelos becos, eles observam e coletam informações para rastreamento de rotas ad hoc.
Este projeto, que atualmente envolve 185 mulheres, é também motivado pela necessidade de dar respostas concretas ao crescente número de jovens marginalizadas em risco de cair nas redes de prostituição; num espaço a eles dedicado, a oportunidade de adquirir as competências necessárias para um desenvolvimento harmonioso: apoio académico, formação colectiva em valores, apoio psicológico, educativo e jurídico. É também um objetivo importante sensibilizar a sociedade local para os problemas relacionados com o tráfico de seres humanos e abuso sexual, informando a assistência às vítimas e promovendo a sensibilização para a importância das suas ações e omissões neste domínio para que todos sejam responsabilizados. “.
La libération des femmes de toutes les formes d’esclavage, avec une attention particulière aux victimes de la prostitution et de la traite à des fins d’exploitation sexuelle : cette mission est portée par la Congrégation des Adoratrices du Saint-Sacrement et de l’Amour. Micaela Desmaisières y López Dicastillo y Olmeda – maintenant honorée comme Sainte María Micaela – en 1856 à Madrid. La jeune Micaela, membre de la noblesse espagnole, a connu une jeune femme victime de prostitution à l’hôpital “Saint Jean de Dieu” de Madrid, a renoncé à sa position sociale pour consacrer sa vie aux autres et a ouvert sa première maison d’accueil pour femmes exploitées en 1845. Suivant le charisme de la fondatrice, elles sont actuellement présentes sur quatre continents dans 170 projets dans 25 pays.
Au fil des ans, la petite congrégation est devenue un lieu libre et libérateur pour les femmes vulnérables de l’île. En 2016, le programme social Kreditá na bo (“Crois en toi” en langue créole locale) a été lancé dont les principaux objectifs sont : la libération, le progrès personnel, la réinsertion socioprofessionnelle des femmes et la condamnation des situations injustes. S’appuyant sur une équipe de professionnels capverdiens, le programme se compose de plusieurs projets : un centre d’écoute, des activités de contact à bas seuil, une intervention psychosociale auprès d’adolescentes à risque d’exclusion et de prostitution, et une sensibilisation. “Le Centre d’écoute, explique Simona Perini, est un espace dédié à l’accueil et à l’offre d’une aide éducative, psychologique et juridique aux personnes âgées de 18 à 40 ans vivant à São Vicente ou dans d’autres îles (à quelques exceptions près). Les bénéficiaires ont la possibilité de participer à des cours de formation (alphabétisation, informatique, cuisine, couture). Certaines familles bénéficiaires du programme reçoivent également un colis alimentaire tous les mois. “Cependant, il s’agit d’une aide temporaire pour éviter d’être placée sous la charité”, souligne la religieuse. Les activités de contact à bas seuil ont pour but d’établir une relation directe avec les victimes de la prostitution pour favoriser la recherche d’alternatives dans la construction d’une vie libre et décente. Sœur Simona souligne qu’il est très important de connaître de première main les réalités sociales, économiques et familiales de toutes les femmes qui utilisent notre service et décident de marcher avec nous. Des visites à domicile hebdomadaires sont prévues; C’est pourquoi les infirmières et les opérateurs viennent à domicile, passent du temps à discuter avec les gens du quartier ou à boire du chàt (thé). En parcourant les ruelles, ils observent et recueillent des informations pour un suivi d’itinéraire ad hoc.
Ce projet, qui implique actuellement 185 femmes, est également motivé par la nécessité d’apporter des réponses concrètes au nombre croissant de jeunes filles marginalisées risquant de tomber dans les réseaux de prostitution ; dans un espace qui leur est dédié, l’opportunité d’acquérir les compétences nécessaires à un développement harmonieux : accompagnement scolaire, formation collective sur les valeurs, accompagnement psychologique, pédagogique et juridique. C’est également un objectif important de sensibiliser la société locale aux problèmes liés à la traite des êtres humains et aux abus sexuels en informant l’aide aux victimes et en promouvant la prise de conscience de l’importance de leurs actions et omissions dans ce domaine afin qu’ils soient tous tenus responsables. “.
The liberation of women from all forms of slavery, with particular attention to victims of prostitution and trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation: this mission is carried out by the Congregation of Adorers of the Blessed Sacrament and Love. Micaela Desmaisières y López Dicastillo y Olmeda – now honored as Saint María Micaela – in 1856 in Madrid. The young Micaela, a member of the Spanish nobility, met a young woman victim of prostitution in the “Saint John of God” hospital in Madrid, gave up her social position to dedicate her life to others and opened her first house of shelter for exploited women in 1845. Following the charism of the founder, they are currently present on four continents in 170 projects in 25 countries.
Over the years, the small congregation has become a free and liberating place for vulnerable women on the island. In 2016, the social program Kreditá na bo (“Believe in yourself” in the local Creole language) was launched, the main objectives of which are: liberation, personal progress, the socio-professional reintegration of women and the condemnation of unjust situations. Relying on a team of Cape Verdean professionals, the program consists of several projects: a listening centre, low-threshold contact activities, psychosocial intervention with adolescent girls at risk of exclusion and prostitution, and a sensitization. “The Listening Center, explains Simona Perini, is a space dedicated to welcoming and offering educational, psychological and legal assistance to people aged 18 to 40 living in São Vicente or in other islands (with a few exceptions). Beneficiaries have the opportunity to participate in training courses (literacy, IT, cooking, sewing). Some families benefiting from the program also receive a food parcel every month. “However, it is acts as a temporary help to avoid being placed under charity”, underlines the nun. The low-threshold contact activities aim to establish a direct relationship with the victims of prostitution to favor the search for alternatives in the construction of a free and decent life.Sister Simona emphasizes that it is very important to know firsthand the social, economic and family realities of all the women who use our service and decide to walk with we. Weekly home visits are scheduled; That’s why nurses and operators come to people’s homes, spend time chatting with people in the neighborhood or drinking chat (tea). As they walk through the alleys, they observe and gather information for ad hoc route tracking.
This project, which currently involves 185 women, is also motivated by the need to provide concrete responses to the growing number of marginalized young girls at risk of falling into prostitution networks; in a space dedicated to them, the opportunity to acquire the skills necessary for harmonious development: academic support, collective training on values, psychological, educational and legal support. It is also an important objective to sensitize the local society to the problems related to human trafficking and sexual abuse by informing victim assistance and promoting awareness of the importance of their actions and omissions in this domain so that they are all held accountable. “.
source: Vatican News
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