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WhyA PRASAexists
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Selected as A PRASA’s Local Spotlight — a rotating editorial feature highlighting one local provider or activity. This feature is not paid promotion and does not represent sponsorship or endorsement.
Explore São Vicente with a Mindelo-based local tour company offering guided cultural, coastal and nature outings.
Good to know
Availability, schedules, prices, and specific tour details may change. Confirm current offerings and booking details directly with Green Line Tours before planning your visit.
Checked 24 August 2026
Selected as A PRASA’s Local Spotlight — a rotating editorial feature highlighting one local provider or activity. This feature is not paid promotion and does not represent sponsorship or endorsement.
Opens 12 September 2026 · On view through 15 November 2026
Admission
Free admission
Details
The exhibition presents stories of Cape Verdean Rotterdammers through photographs, personal histories, art and heritage.
It opens at Centro Cultural do Mindelo on Saturday, 12 September 2026 at 18:30 and is presented across Centro Cultural do Mindelo and CNAD through 15 November 2026.
Good to know
Admission is free. The partner states that the exhibition is open daily except Sundays, with visiting hours of 10:00–13:00 and 15:00–20:00.
The published exhibition period is subject to change, so confirm current access with the venues before visiting.
Checked 11 September 2026 against the partner exhibition page.
VOYAGE is an exhibition by OBI & MARGO, visual artists and hand-poke tattoo specialists from Croatia and France. Their journey in Cabo Verde became a source of artistic exploration shaped by new encounters, landscapes and the experience of discovering a sense of home. The exhibition runs at Kafe Djan Djan from 16–30 September 2026. The programme includes “Vitoria pa frente, tristeza pa trás,” an opening and autobiographical performance with puppets, headlamps and kazoo on 16 September; “The Transformation,” an interactive hand-poke tattoo ceremony on 23 September; and “Remember to follow the Sun,” a playful meditation session and exhibition closing on 30 September. All three events are stated by the organizer’s poster to be free and open to the public.
Good to know
The organizer states that all listed events are free and open to the public. The 18:00–20:00 time applies to the three listed program events and should not be presented as the exhibition’s daily opening hours.
Event details are based on organizer/promotional artwork supplied directly to A PRASA. An independently indexed first-party event page was not identified in the bounded 15 September check.
Checked 15 September 2026 against organizer/promotional artwork supplied directly to A PRASA.
Recurring live music · Check the current schedule for details
Culture, activities & things to do in Mindelo and São Vicente
Mindelo Cultural
Checked 22 August 2026
Mindelo Cultural is an independently operated resource, not an A PRASA service, and A PRASA does not receive compensation from it. Visit its site directly for current offerings, availability, prices and booking.
Explore local cultural experiences, activities and things to do through Mindelo Cultural, an independently operated guide to Mindelo and São Vicente.
Good to know
A PRASA has selected Mindelo Cultural as a useful external starting point. It is not an A PRASA service, sponsorship or endorsement, and A PRASA does not receive compensation from it. Current offerings, availability, prices and booking are set by Mindelo Cultural — confirm directly on its site.
Madeiralzinho, Mindelo · In person, online and hybrid
Start CV
Start CV offers language courses in English, French, German, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and Cape Verdean Creole (Kriolu) from its language school in Mindelo.
Checked 7 September 2026 against Start CV's official website, current course listings, live application form and contact information, with recent first-party Facebook activity used as an additional currentness signal.
Learning Spotlight is an independent A PRASA editorial selection. Inclusion does not mean A PRASA operates, accredits, certifies, endorses or sponsors this provider.
Start CV provides language courses from Rua Humberto Fonseca in Madeiralzinho, Mindelo.
Current first-party course information lists English, French, German, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and Cape Verdean Creole (Kriolu). The provider states that courses may be delivered in person, online or in a hybrid format.
A current application form is available for prospective learners to provide their preferred course, start date, level and study frequency.
Contact Start CV directly for current course availability, scheduling, fees and enrollment arrangements.
Good to know
The presence of a live application form means Start CV is currently accepting course enquiries/applications. It does not confirm that a particular language, level, class time or preferred start date has an available place.
Course fees, general course lengths and published class schedules are not established in the current source information. Confirm current arrangements directly with Start CV before enrolling.
Checked 7 September 2026 against Start CV's official website, current course listings, live application form and contact information, with recent first-party Facebook activity used as an additional currentness signal.
Learning Spotlight is an independent A PRASA editorial selection. Inclusion does not mean A PRASA operates, accredits, certifies, endorses or sponsors this provider.
Academia de Estudo Crescer — Study-Room Monitor Recruitment
Academia de Estudo Crescer
Confirm current availability with Academia de Estudo Crescer.
Checked 17 August 2026 against the founder-supplied recruitment poster.
JobEmployment opportunity
Academia de Estudo Crescer
Study-Room Monitor Recruitment
School year
2026/2027
Areas
Mathematics, Basic Education, Special Education and Physics/Chemistry
Requirements
Sense of responsibility and commitment; good communication skills and the ability to work with children and young people. Training or experience in the relevant area is valued.
Good to know
No application deadline is shown on the poster, so confirm that recruitment is still open before submitting.
Checked 17 August 2026 against a founder-supplied recruitment poster received through a local church/community chat.
JobEmployment opportunity
Assistente de Restauração · Mindelo
Kafê Djan Djan — Assistente de Restauração
Kafê Livraria Galeria
Kafê Djan Djan, Mindelo
Checked 22 August 2026 against the founder-supplied hiring flyer.
JobEmployment opportunity
Kafê Djan Djan, Mindelo
Kafê Djan Djan — Assistente de Restauração
Location
Kafê Djan Djan Mindelo — frente a CMSV / ao lado da loja Barbot
Good to know
Prior experience is a plus but not required. No salary, benefits, phone number, email or application deadline were shown on the flyer, so none are listed here.
Checked 22 August 2026 against the founder-supplied hiring flyer.
FreeOnlinePortuguese availableCertificate of Completion
FreeOnlinePortuguese availableCertificate of Completion
HP Foundation
HP LIFE
Details
32 free, self-paced courses in business, digital skills and professional development. All courses are available in eight languages, including Portuguese.
Good to know
Complete a course to receive a free Certificate of Completion. HP LIFE states that its certificates are not accredited or endorsed by educational bodies.
Checked 10 August 2026 against information published by the provider.
OpenLearn provides hundreds of free courses across nine subject areas, including digital and computing, languages, money and business, science, and society. All OpenLearn courses are free to study and are available to start now.
Good to know
The material checked for this record was in English; Portuguese availability has not been confirmed. Successful completion can provide a free Statement of Participation, but OpenLearn free courses do not carry formal credit toward a qualification, and digital badges are available only on some courses.
Checked 8 August 2026 against information published by the provider.
Instituto do Emprego e Formação Profissional (IEFP)
IEFP PEPE: employment and professional-internship portal
Details
PEPE is IEFP's platform for employment and professional-internship opportunities in Cabo Verde. Visitors can review listings, create a candidate account, and sign in to apply directly through the provider.
Good to know
An account and sign-in are required to apply. Each listing has its own deadline and conditions. A listing shown on PEPE should not be treated as current without checking its individual details.
Checked 8 August 2026 against information published by the provider.
Browse current professional-training options for São Vicente directly through IEFP. Current listings include practical areas such as customer service, sales, food and beverage, business, marketing, software and technical skills.
Good to know
Courses, places, entry requirements and application availability can change. Check the individual IEFP listing before applying.
Checked 10 August 2026 against information published by the provider.
Free learning in areas including AI, cybersecurity, data, information technology, project management, customer service and workplace skills. IBM provides learning for adult learners, university students and secondary-school learners.
Good to know
Available learning and digital credentials vary by pathway. Use the IBM SkillsBuild catalogue to check the requirements for a specific course or credential.
Checked 17 September 2026 against information published by the provider.
Free, self-paced learning paths and modules for Microsoft technologies, including AI, cloud, data, security and other technical skills. You can access training without creating an account; signing in lets you track progress and accomplishments.
Good to know
Microsoft Learn training content is free, but Microsoft certification exams are separate and may cost money.
Checked 10 August 2026 against information published by the provider.
The Confucius Institute at Uni-CV is accepting registrations for free-standing Chinese-language courses at four levels for the 2026/2027 academic year.
Checked 7 September 2026 against the official Uni-CV course announcement, the supplied course information notice and the supplied registration form.
Chinese-Language Courses at the Confucius Institute — 2026/2027
Location
In person at the Confucius Institute, Uni-CV Campus Palmarejo Grande, Building 1, 2nd floor, Room 203, and online.
Dates
Classes run from 5 October 2026 to 30 January 2027, twice per week.
Details
Register in person at the Confucius Institute or by email at icf@adm.unicv.edu.cv. Registration requires a completed and signed registration form, a copy of BI/CNI or passport, proof of payment for the selected level, and a passport-style photo.
Requirements
Open to students, teachers and the general public. Básico 1 is intended for beginners. Básico 2 is recommended for learners who have passed HSK 1; Intermédio for HSK 2 or 3; and Avançado for HSK 4 or above.
Good to know
The time slots shown on the registration form are preferred class times and should not be presented as guaranteed final assignments.
Checked 7 September 2026 against the official Uni-CV course announcement, the supplied course information notice and the supplied registration form.
Authors and co-authors must register for the event and pay the applicable registration fee. No exact registration-fee amount is approved in the current evidence packet.
Universidade de Cabo Verde / CIGEF
The second edition of “Repensar o Género a partir da África: tecendo redes, reparando histórias” is accepting proposals for oral communications across 16 working groups.
Checked 7 September 2026 against the official Uni-CV deadline-extension announcement and the supplied oral-communications call.
Universidade de Cabo Verde, Praia, Cabo Verde; hybrid participation with in-person and remote presentation options.
Dates
Event: 11–13 November 2026
Optional full-paper deadline after presentation: 10 February 2027
Details
Prepare the submission using the official oral-communication template and submit through the official channel identified by Uni-CV and the call. The supplied call identifies regea.unicv@gmail.com for submissions.
Requirements
Applicants may submit an abstract of 200–500 words. Each participant may submit up to three oral-communication proposals, provided they span at least two different working groups. Each abstract may have no more than three authors.
Good to know
The current 30 September deadline supersedes the older 30 August deadline printed in the attached call. Acceptance is subject to scientific-committee review based on originality, relevance and contribution. At least one author must present an accepted work to receive the oral-presentation certificate.
Checked 7 September 2026 against the official Uni-CV deadline-extension announcement and the supplied oral-communications call.
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) — timbuktoo
A rolling incubation opportunity for Africa-based or Africa-focused green and climate startups with a prototype or MVP. The programme offers mentoring, investment-readiness support and access to wider acceleration and investment pathways.
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) — timbuktoo
timbuktoo GreenTech Launchpad
Details
A rolling incubation opportunity for Africa-based or Africa-focused green and climate startups with a prototype or MVP. The programme offers mentoring, investment-readiness support and access to wider acceleration and investment pathways.
Requirements
Applicants must be based in Africa or build solutions targeting African green and climate markets, have a prototype or MVP, have a committed founding team, address a relevant climate or environmental challenge, and demonstrate growth or scalability potential.
Good to know
The programme offers incubation, mentoring and investment-readiness support, with potential pathways to acceleration and early-stage investment opportunities. Acceptance, funding and investment are not guaranteed.
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) — timbuktoo
A pan-African incubation opportunity for startups working in education, training or skills development. The opportunity is currently shown as open and requires an Africa-based team with a prototype.
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) — timbuktoo
timbuktoo EdTech Pan-African Incubation Programme
Details
A pan-African incubation opportunity for startups working in education, training or skills development. The opportunity is currently shown as open and requires an Africa-based team with a prototype.
Requirements
Applicants must be based in Africa, offer a solution related to education, training or skills development, have a prototype that can be tested or deployed in a local context, and have a committed team available to participate in the incubation programme.
Good to know
The opportunity is currently shown as open. No authoritative closing date or rolling-intake rule has been established. The programme offers incubation and investment-readiness support, but funding or investment is not guaranteed.
Current, concrete ways to volunteer, donate, contribute useful goods or take part directly. Check with each organization for its present needs and arrangements.
Cruz Vermelha de Cabo Verde accepts volunteer registrations through its national volunteer network and has a local council in São Vicente. Prospective volunteers can register with the provider and coordinate their activities directly with the Red Cross.
Good to know
Volunteer activities, placement, training and schedules are arranged by Cruz Vermelha de Cabo Verde. The online registration system is national; contact the São Vicente council for local arrangements.
Checked 8 August 2026 against information published by the provider.
Mindelo-based Biosfera recruits volunteers for conservation and environmental-awareness work in São Vicente and nearby islands. Current routes include turtle-conservation work, communication and environmental education, with fundraising skills also specifically requested.
Good to know
Turtle-conservation volunteering is seasonal, normally June–October. Roles have different skills and physical requirements; confirm current capacity and arrangements directly with Biosfera before making plans.
Checked 8 August 2026 against information published by the provider.
Nô Bai Associação works with communities in São Vicente through activities spanning education, health, the environment and community support. Its international volunteer program accepts applications throughout the year for placements in São Vicente.
Good to know
Applications involve a form, motivation letter and interview. Seven days is the stated minimum stay, with at least 15 days preferred. Pre-departure training is mandatory; volunteers pay for their own flights and the program has stay-related costs.
Checked 8 August 2026 against information published by the provider.
Espaço Jovem runs youth centers and activities for children and young people in Mindelo. The organization currently invites people to volunteer, contribute financially, or donate useful materials and food for its programs.
Good to know
Contact Espaço Jovem before bringing material donations or arranging volunteer work so the organization can confirm its current needs and practical arrangements.
Checked 8 August 2026 against information published by the provider.
Aldeias Infantis SOS supports children, young people and families in Cabo Verde, including through programs in São Vicente. Explore current ways to support its work directly with the organization.
Good to know
SOS currently publishes conflicting information about volunteer availability. Contact the organization before relying on volunteering as an available route.
Checked 15 August 2026 against information published by the provider.
Volunteer with SabMais in Mindelo, supporting secondary-school students with their studies and their path toward higher education.
Good to know
A minimum two-week commitment and provider requirements apply. Volunteers are responsible for travel and other stated costs; confirm current arrangements before booking travel. The provider currently states accommodation at €250/month including water, electricity and gas.
Checked 15 August 2026 against information published by the provider.
Explore practical places and services across Mindelo and São Vicente with a checked directory and mapped locations where coordinates have been verified.
