Solidarity group travel with responsible tourism in Cape Verde
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1130€
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10 days
In ten days you will get to know the heart of this country and its people. You will be fully immersed in the Cape Verdean culture. through a series of activities and visits where you interact directly with local people and get closer to their reality while enjoying landscapes, art, music, food, history, smiles and dances.
You will get to know our solidarity projects located in Praia, the capital of Cape Verde and we will do activities such as using painting as a tool for change, visit Cidade Velha (the capital of Northwest Africa for centuries) and the beautiful fishing village of Puerto Rincón, visit the green lung of the island with Benjamín and many more... You will meet inspiring people who work every day to achieve a better world in this small corner of Cape Verde 💚.
Santiago is where the essence of Cape Verde is concentrated and is undoubtedly the most versatile island of the whole country. Here you will find beautiful beaches, mountains, cities full of history, etc. Here you will find the current capital Praia and Cidade Velha, the historic capital with more than 500 years of history.
This project works towards achieving the following Sustainable Development Goals
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Project Location
Santiago Island, Cape Verde -
Volunteer hours
For those who want to get to know the country in a supportive, authentic and immersive way and who want to contribute directly to the local communities. Also suitable for families. -
Volunteer activities
Music, dance, painting, games, etc. School support. Empowerment workshops. -
Minimal collaboration
10 days -
Incluido
Tumaini accompanimentTourist activitiesHot waterLunchAccommodationKitchenLocal CoordinatorTraining courseBreakfastAirport pick-upVolunteer liability insuranceWIFI -
No incluido
DinnerTravel insuranceFlight
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Volunteer Program
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Day 1
Bem-vinda to the island of Santiago. Our coordinator in Tumaini will meet you at the airport and welcome you. She will accompany you to the accommodation and explain the activities, rules, etc.
There will be a brief introduction to the Cape Verdean culture.
Depending on the flight arrival time, some activities may take place on this day, although most of the flights are in the evening.
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Day 2
After breakfast, we will go to the north of the island to the community of Fonte Lima, where we will spend the morning with the women of this community.
where we will spend the morning with the women of this community to learn how they work their centenary pottery that has allowed them to have a job and to perfect the activity from generation to generation. If the occasion allows it, we will have the opportunity to try out the manual technique of manufacturing
to make a small object.
Afterwards we will have lunch at a local place in the community.
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Day 3
Today we will use art as a tool for change. With the guidelines of the people in charge, we will paint some of the facades of the Achada Grande community. Afterwards we will eat cachupa in a local place. In the afternoon, we will take a walk through this neighbourhood to see its beautiful murals.
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Day 4
Today we will tour Plateau to learn about the history of the city. We will visit different sites such as the Castelao viewpoint, the Sucupira and Plateau markets and enjoy the wonderful street art. Traditional Cape Verdean lunch near the Sucupira market. At sunset we will go to Qebra Canela to contemplate the beautiful sunsets of this continent.
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day 5
We will visit Cidade Velha, where the history of the archipelago began. It is the oldest city of Cape Verde, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 2009. We will have lunch at a local beach bar owned by a Cape Verdean family with a terrace overlooking the sea. If possible we can enjoy a swim in its rocky beach and natural spa :)
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day 6
Visit to the socio-educational project of the association we work with
We will be happy to show you first hand the different activities that are carried out in the Achada Grande neighbourhood.
Whenever possible, we will participate in a workshop with the children of the association. Afterwards, we will walk around this colourful neighbourhood to see its beautiful murals. We will have lunch in a local restaurant.
* In the afternoon and depending on your availability, we could paint a mural with Tutu.
paint a mural with Tutu Sousa and visit his studio. Tutu
is a Cape Verdean artist who is carrying out a very beautiful
process of transformation of the whole neighbourhood through painting.
through painting.
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day 7
Departure to the north of the island towards the interesting community of Rabelados where it seems as if time has stopped. We will visit this ancient town full of history and art and will enjoy the artistic work that is done there. Then we will depart to Tarrafal beach, one of the most beautiful and exotic beaches of the whole island where we can dive in its transparent waters. We will have lunch on the beach at a local place.
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day 8
Today we will visit Porto Rincão, a pretty village located on the western part of the
western part of the island of Santiago. We will visit the fishing quarter of Rincão, where fishing is one of the main sources of income. Conditions permitting, we will take a boat trip and have lunch with a local family. Afterwards we will have time to relax and swim at the beautiful Porto beach.
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day 9
In the morning, we will have the opportunity to enjoy with a local family traditional dances, lots of laughter and shared moments.
dances, lots of laughter and shared moments.
Afterwards, we will have lunch at a local organisation that does a wonderful job of recycling waste. We will visit their facilities to see how they work and the products they make from reused glass (flower pots, soap dishes, souvenirs).
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day 10
After breakfast, our coordinator will accompany us to the airport. If the flight is in the afternoon, we can use the morning to do some last minute shopping and relax on the beach.
Muito obrigado e boa viagem!
Project Location
Project
The project is located in Achada Grande about 10 minutes by cab from the center of the capital and from the Plateau district, the most central neighborhood.
It is located east of the city center, between the port of Praia to the south and the Nelson Mandela International Airport to the north. This neighborhood has a great tourist attraction and a lot of character as it has a great street life with all sorts of art displays.
Climate
Cape Verde enjoys a warm climate all year round. During the course of the year, the temperature generally varies from 21 °C to 27 °C and rarely drops below 20 °C or rises above 28 °C.
From April to October temperatures are very high (around 28 degrees and high humidity). From November to March it cools down a little and temperatures drop a few degrees but it is still a hot climate with high temperatures during the day and night.
- 10 days: 1.130 €
What is included?
- Search for the solidarity trip that best fits your profile and interests to provide an enriching beneficial experience for both travellers and NGOs.
- A guide of the project with useful up-to-date information on the status and needs of the project.
- Support during the preparation of your trip: visas, vaccinations, tips for buying your flight, advice on what to visit, essentials to carry in your backpack, practical information (money exchange, transport, timetables, culture, etc.).
- Tumaini coordinator available by email or phone whenever you need to solve all your doubts. Sometimes, if possible, face-to-face meetings are also held.
- Online course on solidarity travel and responsible tourism, mandatory for volunteers to get the most out of their experience.
- Contact, if possible and on request, with volunteers who have already been in the project.
- Contact, if possible and on request, with people who are going to travel on similar dates to chat before the solidarity trip, resolve doubts or organize it together.
- Basic Tumaini Portuguese-Spanish dictionary.
- Accident and liability insurance specialized in volunteering.
- Follow-up during the solidarity trip.
- Letter of reference or certificate of solidarity travel/volunteering on request.
- CO2 compensation by planting a tree and monitoring it for three years on the island of Borneo in Indonesia.
On the part of the project:
- Accommodation in a family house in the Achada Grande neighborhood.
- Transportation upon arrival from the airport and return transportation.
- Breakfasts and meals specifically detailed in the dossier.
- Local coordinator.
What is not included?
- International ticket
- Dinners (although we do have access to a kitchen if you want to prepare your own food and we will provide you with a list of our favorite local restaurants).
- Travel insurance (compulsory)
- Extras such as personal excursions, shopping, etc.
Your stay generates a direct benefit for the NGO, with your solidarity trip, you are directly contributing to making the project self-sustainable.