Those who are hungry are in a hurry: OEC action in Angola brings care and donations to the community

Members of the OEC’s Terminal Oceânico da Barra do Dande (TOBD) in Angola carried out a social action in August to support the community around the project, Musseque Cabele. The “Hungry people are in a hurry” campaign . More health for everyone!” collected 1.5 tons of food, as well as carrying out health and assistance actions:

1.5 tons of perishable and non-perishable food;

117 basic food baskets;

59 bags of clothes and shoes;

41 bags with single donations;

93 people attended by the health team;

500+ medicines delivered;

800+ condoms distributed;

93 malaria tests carried out.

The target community and the priorities for supporting its population were defined by the members based on a collaborative survey. The suggestions received in the campaign, a reflection of the spirit of service, engagement and empathy of each worker consulted, have become a reality thanks to the efforts of the site’s teams – who were present, on a voluntary basis, at every stage of the campaign. The sense of belonging and the satisfaction of collaborating left everyone wanting to do even more, as the volunteers reported:

“I was excited to take part and I liked the organization of the activity. I hope that events like this happen again (…). We noticed how happy the community was to receive the donations, as they hadn’t counted on them.” Adelino Milengo – Special Officer Plumber.

“(…) I enjoyed the welcome from the people in the community and being part of the team distributing the donations from house to house. I also enjoyed the recreational time with the children. I would like to thank the organizing team and hope that they will create activities like these more often to help the development of our society. I’d like to take part in the next activities.” Chieirsia Da Rosa – Special Officer Plumber

“It was a pleasure to be part of the health team that gave its all to bring health and well-being to the people of Musseque Cabele. Inclusion is not an ideology or philosophy, it’s a way of life. And seeing the smiles and joy on the faces of the people in the community was an enormous satisfaction. (…) Ensuring that everyone is heard, cared for and fed, and much more, is true inclusion. I look forward to taking part in other activities of this kind. More health for all…” Dr. Alfredo Nkola – Omnimed physician

“It was a very interesting experience to be able to bring love, care and attention to that community and we felt very welcomed by them. We told them about the importance of deworming, blood pressure control and personal care. More than giving our “health” contribution, we received their attention and smiles. Welcome to initiatives of this kind. Dr. Dilma Gola – TOBD doctor

The community is located in the province of Bengo/Barra do Dande, approximately 2 km from the TOBD project, where more than 300 people live.

“It was gratifying for us to be able to contribute and make a difference to the lives of the people around us. May it be the first of many!” says Julio Cezar Duarte, TOBD’s sustainability manager.

Carlinhos de Tote, with his own didactic approach, spoke in a dynamic and engaging way about the various ecosystem services provided by mangroves, such as the reproduction of marine species, protection against erosion and siltation, as well as carbon capture. Its practical and experiential approach brought direct reports and experiences with local communities, creating a real connection with the public. The presence of the musical group Manguenautas, which sings and enchants with songs that address environmental themes, further enriched the event, using music as a powerful tool to convey messages about environmental conservation.

Enseada’s initiative to promote this type of educational and cultural action reflects its commitment to environmental education and sustainability. By combining didactic teaching with music, the company was able to effectively convey the importance of preserving mangroves, especially in a region where these ecosystems are so fundamental. This format not only educates, but also inspires the community to protect and value its natural resources, ensuring the perpetuation of traditions and the local economy.

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