UK Nurses in Cape Verde: Part 3
As their four weeks in Cape Verde draw to a close, our six nurses spoke with us again to discuss how they feel at the end of the experience. Is there one person in particular from your experience that stands out for you? Jasmin – One of the nurses called Melaina welcomed us all so well, she […]
UK Nurses in Cape Verde: Part 2
Last week, we met the six nurses who have flown out to Cape Verde to complete a six-week work experience placement in the Hospital Ramiro Figueira. With the help of Dr Monica at Medical Services SA and the University of Nottingham, the six nurses were placed at the Espartos-based hospital to aid those who work […]
The Youster Family donates
The Youster family love Cape Verde and have visited MELIÃ Tortuga Beach Resort eight times already so it came as no surprise to us when they wanted to kindly help the Foundation. Mr and Mrs Youster, along with their two sons – Joshua, 9 years old and Marcus, 11 years old – decided to bring […]
Nicola’s Fundraising Skydive
If you hadn’t heard, one of our intrepid supporters Nicola Andrews took a huge leap for the Cape Verde Foundation over Easter Weekend and jumped out of a plane to raise money. We are so impressed and honoured that she has gone to such lengths for the Foundation that we just had to ask her […]
UK Nurses in Cape Verde: Part 1
Welcome to the start of a three part series on the six nurses, currently training in the UK, who have flown to Cape Verde to complete four weeks of work experience. We’ll be following their journey as they work with the wonderful healthcare professionals of Cape Verde. Healthcare in Cape Verde has come noticeably far since tourism […]