ASSOCIAÇÃO MULHERES DE MÃOS DADAS SUPPORTS 200 CHILDREN IN ANGOLA

Civil Diplomat Tomás Bica Mumbundo and the Associação Mulheres de Mãos Dadas in Social Action at Kilamba

Associação Mulheres de Mãos Dadas supported 200 children in Kilamba, Angola, on August 9, 2026, according to information provided by Civil Diplomat Tomás Bica Mumbundo.

The initiative took place in the Bita Santo António neighborhood, in Kilamba Municipality, Luanda Province.

According to the association, children received a community lunch, school supplies, clothing and shoes.

The program also included recreational activities, interaction and moments focused on social education.

Humanitarian Civil Diplomat Tomás Bica Mumbundo, a co-founder of Associação Mulheres de Mãos Dadas, participated alongside association members and the local community.

Solidarity action reaches vulnerable children

The initiative focused on children facing social and economic vulnerability in Bita Santo António.

Organizers reported that 25 children were selected from each participating sector to receive assistance during the activity.

Beyond material support, the event created a welcoming environment where children could share a meal, play and interact with community members.

The president of the residents’ committee, Dinis, also attended the initiative.

Neighborhood coordinators supported the mobilization and organization of local participants.

Members of the association, friends and relatives of the beneficiaries also contributed to the activity.

According to information provided by Tomás Mumbundo, Judith Silove Gomes Mumbundo, president of the association, coordinated the event.

Supporting communities in Bita Santo António

Bita Santo António is located within Kilamba Municipality, in Luanda Province, Angola.

According to the association, families in the area face challenges involving education, healthcare, sanitation and access to recreational spaces.

These conditions increase the importance of community initiatives focused on children and families experiencing social vulnerability.

The August action combined immediate assistance with community participation, bringing residents and local representatives into the initiative.

Associação Mulheres de Mãos Dadas promotes social inclusion

According to information provided by the organization, Associação Mulheres de Mãos Dadas is a philanthropic, nonprofit and non-governmental association operating in Angola.

Its work focuses particularly on women, children and communities facing vulnerable conditions.

The association says its initiatives address health, education, food security, nutrition, social inclusion and poverty reduction.

It also seeks cooperation between communities, social organizations and public or private institutions to develop humanitarian and social initiatives.

Solidarity, equality and fraternity are identified by the association as the principles guiding its activities.

Civil Diplomacy connected to community action

For Civil Diplomat Tomás Mumbundo, his role as a co-founder connects Humanitarian Civil Diplomacy with practical work within local communities.

Through the organization, he participates in initiatives designed to respond to social needs and encourage community engagement.

The activity in Bita Santo António illustrates how locally organized projects can transform humanitarian principles into practical assistance.

Through their projects and independent social organizations, Civil Diplomats can mobilize people, partnerships and resources around real community needs.

For Jethro International, this engagement reflects an important dimension of Civil Diplomacy in Africa: leadership expressed through service and social responsibility.