The uninhabited islands were discovered and colonized by the Portuguese in the 15th century; they subsequently became a trading center for African slaves and later an important coaling and resupply stop for whaling and transatlantic shipping. Most Cape Verdeans have both African and Portuguese antecedents. Independence was achieved in 1975. (Description by Wikipedia.org)
Visit the following organizations offering volunteer abroad opportunities in Cape Verde:
Peace Corp - Peace Corps volunteers travel overseas and make real differences in the lives of real people.
African Conservation Foundation - The African Conservation Foundation is a volunteer organization dedicated to supporting and linking African conservation initiatives, groups and NGOs, with the aim to strengthen their capacity, build partnerships and promote effective communication and co-ordination of conservation efforts. Offers volunteer opportunities abroad.
ACDI/VOCA - A private, nonprofit volunteer abroad organization that promotes broad-based economic growth and the development of civil society in emerging democracies and developing countries through volunteer works.
