Our Annual Christmas Party Spreads Joy and Happiness This December
Hosted at MELIÁ Dunas Beach Resort & Spa’s Amphitheatre on December 13th 2019, our annual Christmas party was once again filled with fun and laughter for the 340 Cape Verdean children who were welcomed from across Sal Island, Cape Verde. Kickstarting the festivities with games, balloon making and face painting, the exciting activities were then […]
The Beach School Project – March Guest Blog
When I first travelled to Sal in 2018 it felt personal; personal, as I was accompanied by family; personal as Sal has, for a long time prior to my first visit, felt like a distant but resonant echo as a result of my wife Andrea’s and my son Harry’s heritage here in Cape Verde. Over […]
Support for the AACTB Child Centre Terra Boa
Our mission is to create lasting change in Cape Verde through our support for local communities, schools and charity projects alike – that’s why when AACTB asked us for support we were quick to answer. The AACTB Child Centre is an independent children’s aid project on the Cape Verde island of Sal that combines several projects in […]
The Beach School Project – Guest Blog
Teaching is a strange profession. In 2008, I completed my teacher training at Durham University. Like many teachers, if they’re honest, my motivation for doing so was driven largely by the prospect of never-ending holidays, 3pm exits and a guaranteed pay rise every September. However, as I began my career, I was not prepared […]
The Beach School Project & The Cape Verde Foundation
The Beach School Project is made possible by a team of English teachers and academic students from a range of universities in England. The Beach School will be working in collaboration with The Cape Verde Foundation and Camara Municipal do Sal to deliver free high-quality English education to children and adults in Sal in February […]
Christmas Party 2018
With the festive season in full swing, it’s that time of year for the famous Cape Verde Foundation Christmas Party! Hosted at MELIÃ Dunas Beach Resort & Spa on Wednesday 19th December, the fun-filled day of merry activities welcomed 303 school children from schools all over Sal Island, including Sta. Maria, Espargos, Palmeira and Pedra […]
Donating this December
It is our mission to make a positive difference to the people of Cape Verde and that doesn’t stop just because Christmas is around the corner. On the contrary, the Foundation know how important our support is at this time of year, so have been working alongside a number of local charities this month to […]
Cape Verde Foundation Christmas Party
As part of our ongoing commitment to improving the prospects and lives of the children of Cape Verde and with another year coming to a close, our thoughts turn to the next magical Foundation Christmas Party. Looking to bring some festive joy to 350 schoolchildren from Santa Maria, Espargos and Palmeira this Christmas, the Foundation […]
The Cape Verde Foundation Supports ICCA for International Children’s Day
The Cape Verde Foundation celebrated this year’s International Children’s Day by sponsoring The Cape Verdean Institute of Children and Adolescents (ICCA) full-day event for the children of Sal. Providing food and refreshments for the excited guests, this is not the first time the Cape Verde Foundation has supported the ICCA. The gathering saw over 160 […]
Building brighter futures with 20 new scholarships
In line with The Resort Group PLC’s commitment to improving the lives of people throughout Cape Verde, The Cape Verde Foundation has recently awarded 20 scholarships to Cape Verdean students. The scholarships – each valued at 2,200 Cape Verde Escudo – will enable 20 students to attend the School of Business and Governance at the […]