Posts from Cabo Verde in Community Development/Outreach

I’ve met a handful of people who can contextualize my ethnicity on a map. Once I give context that I …

In the city of Praia, we are greeted by women in the streets who carry coolers, bottles of water, and …

Coming to Cabo Verde made me realize how many stereotypes are perpetuated about Africans. As I told many of my …

I watched as she ripped the flower I drew to pieces, watched the shreds of paper descend slowly to the …

Coming into this program, I did not anticipate was how dramatic the shifts between our work sites would prove to …

Our DukeEngage cohort began the week by participating in a privilege sensitivity activity. In this exercise, statements are read aloud …

Cabo Verde received its name due to its bountiful and beautiful greenery. However, the effects of climate change have resulted …

After nearly a month in Praia, the capital city of Cabo Verde located on the island of Santiago, I’ve had …

“Can we move tables? I’m in the sun, and I’m sweating.” “This wifi is so slow. It always stops working.” …

“Amigu pa sempre” (friend forever) has become the message of this trip for me. Along with this being the only …