National news in Portugal - Siprofis promotes training on Gender Based Violence

In May 2023 Siprofis ran training on ‘Gender Based Violence’ in partnership with The Steve Sinnott Foundation. The Teachers Syndicate of Santiago (Siprophis) are a Teachers Union in Cape Verde who have heard about the work we are supporting in Sierra Leone, The Gambia and Haiti. Ann Beaty, our CEO, met with them last year in Cape Verde when she met teacher unions in Senegal as well.

 

This training was reported in the news released on Inforpress (the official news agency of Cape Verde) in May 2023:

 

The Teachers Syndicate of Santiago (Siprophis) promotes this Saturday, a training on ‘Gender Based Violence’, at the Cor-de-Rosa house in Plato, aiming to raise awareness of the practice of violence prevention throughout the educational sector and to reinforce the teacher's knowledge regarding issues of Violence Based on Gender (GBV) and to contribute to improving its capacity to act in prevention.

 

The president of Siprofis, Abraão Borges, told Inforpress that with this initiative he intends to work on the prevention of violence through the training of the teachers themselves. Gender Based Violence, and any kind of violence in educational institutions, can be addressed as a brutality against the entire education system. He considered that for Cape Verde to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4), the country needs to have teachers trained in non-violence, in education institutions and schools.

 

At a time when much is said about violence in schools, SIPROFIS believes that one of the best ways to combat this scourge is through training teachers, so that they know the best strategies to deal with violence in the educational space. The training is aimed at teachers and kindergarten teachers.

 

According to the schedule, the training will be divided into three sections under the themes ‘The role of school in combating Gender-based Violence’, ‘Peace Promotion and Strategies to tackle gender violence in schools’, and ‘How to work for gender equality with students in school’.

 

Artur Correia, former national director of health, joins experts Silvina Andrade and a representative of the Cape Verdiana Association for the Fight Against Gender-Based Violence as speakers of this training, that will have Roda Moniz, Ricardino Rocha and representative of the Cape Verdiano Institute of Equality and Equity (ICIEG) in the role of speakers.

 

Abraão Borges said that Siprofis wants to involve all the organisations that fight against violence, and that the training of the city of Praia, which will cover the teachers of Praia, Old City and São Domingos, will continue on June 3, in Santa Cruz, extensive to teachers of São Miguel and St. Lawrence of the Organ.

 

The third phase is scheduled for the Tarrafal de Santiago council, in order to welcome the teachers from Tarrafal, Santa Catarina and São Salvador do Mundo.


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The Inforpress online newspaper https://inforpress.cv/siprofis-promove-formacao-sobre-violencia-baseada-no-genero/


The Inforpress full news program can be found here, between 1 min 30 seconds to 4 mins 50 seconds:


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STEM programs in Haiti

By Ann Beatty • February 14, 2026
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Make This Spring the Season You Secure Your Legacy

By Steve Sinnott • February 14, 2026
At the Steve Sinnott Foundation, we know that planning for the future is one of the most important things you can do for the people and causes you care about. That’s why we’re delighted to offer our staff and volunteers the opportunity to write or update their will this Spring. Whether you’ve been meaning to get started for years, or you simply need to make a few updates, this is the perfect time to take that important step. Join Our Free Will Writing Webinar To help you get started, we’ve partnered with expert estate planners Octopus Legacy , who will be hosting a free webinar(s) covering everything you need to know about writing or updating your will. Staff & Volunteers 12pm, Thursday 5th March Online via Zoom - https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uvirWft7S12lJUby6oUtnQ#/registration Supporters 12pm, Tuesday 10th March Online via Zoom - https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xxJNZd6ZQYKMOs-2fNz0Gg#/registration During the session, you’ll learn: Why it’s important to have an up-to-date will What to consider when writing or updating your will The different types of will-writing services available How Lasting Powers of Attorney work and why they matter How to claim your free will this Spring This webinar is designed to make what can feel like a complex process simple, clear and manageable. Why Having a Will Matters Having an up-to-date will ensures your wishes are respected and your loved ones are protected. Without one, the law decides how your estate is distributed and that may not reflect what you would have wanted. A will gives you peace of mind. It allows you to: Provide clarity and security for your family Appoint guardians for children if needed Make specific gifts to individuals or causes Ensure your estate is handled efficiently Updating your will is just as important as writing one. Life changes marriages, children, property purchases, or changes in circumstances can all affect your wishes. Claim Your Free Will This Spring As part of this initiative, eligible staff and volunteers will have the opportunity to claim a free will-writing service. Full details will be shared during the webinar, including how to access this benefit. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity. Writing or updating your will is one of the most responsible and caring decisions you can make for yourself and for those you care about. Register Now Spaces are available now, simply register using the link below: Staff & Volunteers - https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uvirWft7S12lJUby6oUtnQ#/registration Supporters - https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xxJNZd6ZQYKMOs-2fNz0Gg#/registration We hope you’ll join us on Thursday 5th March and take this positive step towards securing your future.

The Foundation supporting the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

By Kaylem James • February 3, 2026
In my time as an assistant at The Steve Sinnott Foundation (SSF), one of my research tasks was looking into how the Foundation contributed to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). I really believe in the work of the Foundation and I have also been raising funds as I believe that every child must have the right to education. SSF is a UK-based educational charity focused on promoting quality education worldwide. It plays a supportive role in achieving the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially Goal 4: (Quality Education), but its work contributes to several others as well. Here's how the Foundation supports the SDGs: Goal 4 – Quality education (core focus) The Foundation's main mission is to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. It supports teachers and educational initiatives in developing countries. It runs programmes like: The Education for All Campaign – advocating for universal access to education. Teacher empowerment projects – providing training and resources to educators in under-resourced countries. Girls' education programmes – encouraging and supporting girls to stay in school and complete their education. Goal 3 – Good health and well-being Through education, particularly health-related programmes, the Foundation contributes to raising awareness about hygiene, nutrition, and mental health. The Foundation has developed a range of webinars to promote health and wellbeing and these can be found on YouTube. Goal 5 – Gender equality The Foundation promotes girls' education, directly addressing barriers that prevent girls from accessing and completing school. It advocates for the rights of women and girls, especially in patriarchal or disadvantaged societies. Goal 8 – Decent work and economic growth By improving access to education and vocational training, the Foundation helps create employment opportunities. Educated individuals have better chances of securing decent work. Goal 10 – Reduced inequalities It supports marginalised groups, including children in rural or conflict-affected areas, contributing to reducing global inequalities in education. Goal 16 – Peace, justice and strong institutions Promotes education as a force for peace and conflict resolution. Supports democratic participation and awareness through educational programmes that foster community engagement. Goal 17 – Partnerships for the goals Collaborates with NGOs, unions, schools, and governments to deliver and advocate for education projects. Builds international partnerships to achieve the SDGs through education. Summary While The Steve Sinnott Foundation's primary focus is on Goal 4, it contributes to many of the SDGs by empowering communities through education, particularly: Gender equality (Goal 5), Health (Goal 3), Economic growth (Goal 8), Reducing inequality (Goal 10), Peace (Goal 16), and Partnerships (Goal 17).  The Foundation’s programmes also contribute to the achievement of other SDGs through the power of the provision of education and life-long learning; 1. No Poverty, 2. Zero Hunger, 13. Climate Action. We believe that all of the 17 SDGs are only achievable by ensuring that all children, wherever they are born, deserve the human right of quality education. Over 250 million children are still out of school and the global out-of-school population has reduced by only 1% in nearly ten years, according to the UNESCO Global Education Monitoring Report 2024. There is still much work to do in achieving equitable and quality Education for All.