There is a Scout Group in the Parish of Santo António de Safim, in Guinea-Bissau. Its mission, following the Baden Powell method, is to educate children, adolescents, and young people to be committed to “leaving the world a little better than they found it,” playing an active role in society as good citizens. As BP says in his last message, “the best way to be happy is to contribute to the happiness of others.”
The Santo António Group received a request for help in acquiring uniforms, all imported from Portugal. The matter was addressed by the Missionaries of the Precious Blood and shared in the communities. The population of Guinea-Bissau is mostly made up of children, adolescents, and young people, and supporting these people is fundamental for them to have a better future.
Here is the list of uniforms requested: 105 Belts; 110 berets, 100 socks, and 50 wolf head badges. The total cost is €2733.50. All the uniforms have already been purchased and are expected to be shipped at any moment.
The Missionaries of the Precious Blood would like to thank: The National Scout Corps, Copa Mater, the Confraternity of the Holy Trinity, many private individuals, and Group 639 of Vila Viçosa. The Cub Scouts collected money by selling cakes and donated their proceeds, on behalf of the group, to this cause.
Today, during the Eucharist of the Fourth Sunday of Advent, the CPPS community of St. Bartholomew, Vila Viçosa, expressed gratitude for such generosity