By Daniel Cardoso | tecnico de proyectos
Aid Container to São Vicente, Cape Verde
1. CONTEXT OF THE EMERGENCY1.1. Description of the Disaster
On August 11, 2025, Tropical Storm Erin hit the islands of São Vicente, Santo Antão, and São Nicolau in Cape Verde, bringing torrential rains that caused devastating floods. In São Vicente, 192.3 mm of rain fell in just five hours, far exceeding the annual average rainfall of 116 mm.
1.2. Humanitarian Impact
Indicator
Figures
Fatalities
At least 9 people (including children)
Displaced persons
More than 1,500 people
People affected
Approximately 119,000 people
State declared
State of emergency and two days of national mourning
1.3. Damage to infrastructure
The floods caused severe damage to:
2. DESCRIPTION OF SHIPMENTS2.1. Monthly container data
Container type
40-foot HC shipping container
Origin
Spain Bilbao Pamplona
Destination
Porto Grande, São Vicente, Cape Verde
Estimated date of first shipment
August 15, 2025, remainder each month
Estimated transit time
15 days
As of the date of this report, 5 containers have been shipped
2.2. Contents of Humanitarian Aid
The container will include the following emergency supplies:
Water bottles, portable filters, and water purification tablets
Canned goods, legumes, rice, oil, powdered milk, and baby food
Soap, hand sanitizer, sanitary towels, diapers, baby hygiene products
Waterproof tarps, blankets, sleeping bags, mats
Medical supplies, basic medicines, antiseptics
Clothing for adults, children, and babies, sturdy footwear
Shovels, brooms, buckets, cleaning and disinfecting products
Notebooks, pens, pencils, backpacks to support the return to normal education
3. COORDINATION AND LOGISTICS3.1. Local coordination
The distribution of aid is coordinated with:
3.2. Distribution Plan
Distribution will be carried out, giving priority to:
4. EXPECTED IMPACT AND FOLLOW-UP4.1. Direct beneficiaries
It is estimated that the delivery of materials will directly benefit approximately 500-800 families (2,000-3,500 people) in the most affected areas of São Vicente.
4.2. Intervention Objectives
4.3. Monitoring and Reporting
Monitoring will be carried out through:
5. CONCLUSIONS
The shipment of this container of humanitarian aid to São Vicente, Cape Verde, represents a necessary and supportive response to the devastating situation caused by the floods of August 11, 2025. The emergency has left thousands of people in extremely vulnerable situations, without access to basic services and with their homes destroyed.
This intervention is in line with the principles of international cooperation and solidarity that guide the work of our organization. Through coordination with local authorities and humanitarian organizations on the ground, we will seek to maximize the impact of this aid and contribute to the recovery of the affected communities.
Our organization's experience in Africa and in emergency contexts allows us to face this challenge with professionalism and commitment, ensuring that aid effectively reaches those who need it most.
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