Cape Verde
Departure Airport
BOS
Language
Portuguese
Project Location
São Vicente
Why is HEFY here?
We will be building two classrooms for young children currently without a local preschool.
Country Challenge
Only 10% of Cape Verde is suitable for growing crops. Other natural resources are scarce, making it difficult to thrive from exports. This is even more problematic for children. . .
Read moreGroup 1
May 28 to Jun 13
Group 2
Jun 11 to Jun 27
Group 3
Jun 25 to Jul 11
Group 4
Jul 9 to Jul 25
Group 5
Jul 21 to Aug 6
Cost
$3045
VISA REQUIREMENTS
None
MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
TBA
TEMPLE
Lisbon
WEATHER
Hot, Dry, 70º-80º
SIGHTSEEING
Hike through the jungle on the greenest island in Cape Verde, swim with sea turtles and explore volcanoes
Volcanic Islands:Cape Verde is made up of ten islands made from volcanoes. Only half a million people live in the country and only 11% of the land is suitable for agriculture.
Why do they speak Portuguese?Cape Verde was an early Portugese colony. To this day it has a very blended culture!
LDS missionary work began in 1988.The first Cape Verde temple was announced in October 2018 General Conference and is estimated to be completed in 2021.
Know God.
"Let this be a defining moment in your life. Choose to do the spiritual work required to enjoy the gift of the Holy Ghost, which can - and will - change your life." - President Nelson"
Connect with local church members.
Experience local customs.
Clean and simple lodgings.
