Independent digital prasa
Come looking for something you need — or discover something you didn’t know you were looking for.
Find opportunities to grow and learn. Immerse yourself in local culture and things to do. Gain practical local knowledge. Discover places worth knowing, and ways to take part or give back to the community.
Find what moves you.
The idea behind the prasa
Finding information is one thing. Knowing what matters—and what to do next—is another.
A PRASA is designed to help make that path easier.
Want to share an event, opportunity, or community initiative? Submit it to A PRASA for consideration on WhatsApp.
Mindelo & São Vicente
Current things happening in and around Mindelo and São Vicente. This is a curated guide, not a complete events calendar.
Organizing an event or activity in Mindelo or São Vicente? Send it to A PRASA for consideration.
29 August 2026 · 10:00–12:00
Alternativa Galeria
Checked 17 August 2026
Alternativa Galeria
A children’s session hosted by Alternativa Galeria; the poster does not specify further activity details beyond age and time.
Checked 17 August 2026 against the organizer’s published event poster.
RegisterLocal Spotlight
Guided tours · Availability applies
Green Line Tours, LDA
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.
Local Spotlight
Green Line Tours, LDA
Explore São Vicente with a Mindelo-based local tour company offering guided cultural, coastal and nature outings.
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.
Visit Green Line Tours31 July – 31 August 2026
CNAD
Checked 15 August 2026
CNAD
Explore Davitson Almeida’s investigation of stone, metal, drawing and three-dimensional form at CNAD’s Galeria Zero.
Confirm current exhibition access and admission directly with CNAD before visiting.
Checked 15 August 2026
Visitor information
13 August – 12 September 2026
Centro Cultural do Mindelo
Checked 24 August 2026
Centro Cultural do Mindelo
See “Eclipse”, an exhibition by visual artist Yuran Henrique at Centro Cultural do Mindelo, on view through 12 September.
Checked 24 August 2026 against Agenda Cultural de Cabo Verde / CVCultural.
Event listing
30 July – 29 August 2026
Centro Cultural do Mindelo
Checked 24 August 2026
Centro Cultural do Mindelo
See the final works from the Oficina Contemporânea Lata project at Centro Cultural do Mindelo, on view through 29 August.
Checked 24 August 2026 against Agenda Cultural de Cabo Verde / CVCultural.
Event listingIndependent local resource
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.
Mindelo Cultural
Explore local cultural experiences, activities and things to do through Mindelo Cultural, an independently operated guide to Mindelo and São Vicente.
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.
Checked 22 August 2026
Visit Mindelo Cultural
Practical routes to build your next step
Training, professional-development resources, business tools and work-related opportunities you can explore directly with the provider.
Running a workshop, training, or opportunity people should know about? Send it to A PRASA for consideration.
Applications open through 30 August · São Vicente
Apply by 30 August 2026
Escola do Mar — EMAR / Kre+
Apply for Motorista — Nível 3, an initial maritime professional-training course from Escola do Mar (EMAR) in São Vicente. The current Kre+ listing shows 25 places, matrícula exempt and tuition of 0 CVE/month.
Checked 25 August 2026 against the Kre+ course listing.
Escola do Mar — EMAR / Kre+
Certificado de Habilitação Literária
Cartão Nacional de Identificação (CNI)
Kre+ currently shows applications open through 30 August 2026. Other applicant conditions were not established from the authoritative sources reviewed, so check the current course record before applying. The fee information above applies to this specific current offer.
Checked 25 August 2026 against the Kre+ course listing.
View course and apply on Kre+
Applications open through 30 August · São Vicente
Apply by 30 August 2026
Escola do Mar — EMAR / Kre+
Apply for Assistente Eletrotécnico Naval — Nível 4, an initial maritime professional-training course from Escola do Mar (EMAR) in São Vicente. The current Kre+ listing shows 25 places, matrícula exempt and tuition of 0 CVE/month.
Checked 25 August 2026 against the Kre+ course listing.
Escola do Mar — EMAR / Kre+
Certificado de Habilitação Literária
Cartão Nacional de Identificação (CNI)
Kre+ currently shows applications open through 30 August 2026. Other applicant conditions were not established from the authoritative sources reviewed, so check the current course record before applying. The fee information above applies to this specific current offer.
Checked 25 August 2026 against the Kre+ course listing.
View course and apply on Kre+Learning Spotlight
Mindelo · Learning programs
Myrtle Atividades Educativas
Explore language, computer, workplace-English and other learning programs from Myrtle Atividades Educativas in Mindelo.
Checked 17 August 2026 against the provider’s current first-party site.
Learning Spotlight
Myrtle Atividades Educativas
Explore language, computer, workplace-English and other learning programs from Myrtle Atividades Educativas in Mindelo.
Programs, schedules, prices and enrollment availability can change. Check current information directly with Myrtle before acting.
Checked 17 August 2026 against the provider’s current first-party site.
Explore Myrtle programs
Recruiting for 2026/2027 · Confirm current availability
Academia de Estudo Crescer
Academia de Estudo Crescer is recruiting study-room monitors for Mathematics, Basic Education, Special Education and Physics/Chemistry for the 2026/2027 school year.
Checked 17 August 2026 against the founder-supplied recruitment poster.
Academia de Estudo Crescer
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.
CVs are accepted at the Madeiralzinho or Monte Sossego secretariats during the hours published on the recruitment notice. 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.
Hiring now · Mindelo
Kafê Djan Djan, Mindelo
Checked 22 August 2026 against the founder-supplied hiring flyer.
Kafê Djan Djan, Mindelo
PROCURAMOS Assistente de Restauração — com experiência prévia, valorizada mas NÃO OBRIGATÓRIA para atendimento, serviço de mesa e preparação de refeições ligeiras.
Kafê Djan Djan Mindelo. Frente a CMSV / ao lado da loja Barbot.
Para mais informações: contacte pessoalmente a gerência, de segunda a sexta, das 11h00 às 14h00, para uma entrevista.
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. Apply in person during the stated hours.
Checked 22 August 2026 against the founder-supplied hiring flyer.
Free business & digital skills · Online
HP Foundation
Checked 10 August 2026
HP Foundation
32 free, self-paced courses in business, digital skills and professional development. All courses are available in eight languages, including Portuguese.
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.
Explore HP LIFEFree · Online
The Open University / OpenLearn
Checked 8 August 2026
The Open University / OpenLearn
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.
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.
Browse OpenLearn coursesEmployment & internship portal
Instituto do Emprego e Formação Profissional (IEFP)
Checked 8 August 2026
Instituto do Emprego e Formação Profissional (IEFP)
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.
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.
View IEFP opportunitiesCurrent professional training · São Vicente
IEFP Cabo Verde
Checked 10 August 2026
IEFP Cabo Verde
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.
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.
See current trainingFree technology & career skills · Online
IBM
Checked 10 August 2026
IBM
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.
Available learning and digital credentials vary by pathway. Use the IBM SkillsBuild catalogue to check the requirements for a specific course or credential.
Checked 10 August 2026 against information published by the provider.
Explore IBM SkillsBuildFree technical learning · Online
Microsoft
Checked 10 August 2026
Microsoft
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.
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.
Explore Microsoft Learn
Practical ways to contribute
Current, concrete ways to volunteer, donate, contribute useful goods or take part directly. Check with each organization for its present needs and arrangements.
Planning a volunteer drive, outreach initiative, fundraiser, or community action? Send it to A PRASA for consideration.
São Vicente local council / national volunteer network
Checked 8 August 2026
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.
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.
Register to volunteerConservation · environmental education · communication
Checked 8 August 2026
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.
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.
See Biosfera volunteer opportunitiesCommunity volunteering in São Vicente
Checked 8 August 2026
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.
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.
See Nô Bai volunteeringYouth programs and community support in Mindelo
Checked 8 August 2026
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.
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.
See ways to support Espaço JovemDonate or support · Mindelo presence
Aldeias Infantis SOS Cabo Verde
Checked 15 August 2026
Aldeias Infantis SOS Cabo Verde
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.
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.
See ways to helpVolunteer applications open · Year-round
Associação SabMais
Checked 15 August 2026
Associação SabMais
Volunteer with SabMais in Mindelo, supporting secondary-school students with their studies and their path toward higher education.
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.
See SabMais volunteering
Practical local orientation
Explore practical places and services across Mindelo and São Vicente with a checked directory and mapped locations where coordinates have been verified.
More locations are being added and verified.
Explore Mindelo Essentials
Example orientation points only — not the complete directory or a ranking of places. The directory remains canonical.