Cabo Verdeans United

Cabo Verdeans United A Non-Profit Organization dedicated to the children of the Cabo Verde Islands. CVU was founded in 2001 by two sisters Genie Lomba and Tila Adams.

The sisters were born in the Island of Brava and since leaving CaboVerde in 1979, it was their dream to be able to give something back to the Island where they spent their childhood. So from this desire came CVU and its first project, "Project Sandbox". The goal is to build at least one playground in each of the 9 inhabited Islands of Cabo Verde. Along with other dedicated members of the Cabo Verd

ean American Community they worked tirelessly to insure CVU’s success. The primary source for CVU’s funds have come from the sale of Cape Verdean foods at the CV festivals in Providence, RI and Onset, MA. Other sources include dinner and dance fundraisers, as well as the cash donations made by CVU’s supporters. In 2006, CVU received its 501(c)3 charitable status retroactive to its inception date. Project Sandbox
To build at least one playground in each of the 9 inhabited Islands of Cabo Verde. As of 2022, we have successfully installed eight Playgrounds in the Islands of Brava, Fogo, San Nicolau, Sao Vicent, Santo Antao, Santiago and Maio. The islands of Boa Vista and Sal remains. They will be completed in July 2022. This was accomplished through public donations, fundraisers and CVU members and volunteers traveling to Cabo Verde to install the playgrounds.

Don’t miss this special event!! THE VIP EXPERIENCE!!!Magic kitchen (New Bedford) chef, Papi Tavares will be catering thi...
05/23/2026

Don’t miss this special event!! THE VIP EXPERIENCE!!!

Magic kitchen (New Bedford) chef, Papi Tavares will be catering this event!!

Head on over to:

https://www.caboverdeansunited.org/purchasetickets

Get your tickets today!!! ⚽️🇨🇻

In the midst of the continued VIP Event planning, this week Cabo Verdeans United was able to order the playscapes from G...
05/23/2026

In the midst of the continued VIP Event planning, this week Cabo Verdeans United was able to order the playscapes from Gorilla Playsets for this year’s trip to São Nicolau.

In continuing our partnership with Heart to Heart International, 1000 hygiene kits (pictured below) as well as possibly 1000 feminine kits are in process.

We are coming São Nicolau!! 🇨🇻🇨🇻🙌🏽😍

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECabo Verdeans United Organization Cancels Gala to Support Unified Tubarões Azuis CelebrationRhode I...
05/16/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Cabo Verdeans United Organization Cancels Gala to Support Unified Tubarões Azuis Celebration

Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut – 05/14/2026 - Cabo Verdeans United Organization (CVU) has announced the cancellation of its June 7, 2026, Tubarões Azuis Celebration Gala. Full refunds will be automatically issued to gala sponsors and ticket holders.

CVU has decided to support a larger and free community celebration hosted by the City of Pawtucket in collaboration with the Cabo Verdean Football Federation on Sunday, June 7, 2026.

In the spirit of unity, CVU will instead host a VIP cocktail reception with the Tubarões Azuis Team, Coaches and Leadership team, at the Rhode Island Football Club (newly built soccer stadium) private lounge, in Pawtucket, RI. This exclusive event will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on June 7, 2026. VIP tickets will be available for purchased at the CVU website shortly.

“Although this was not our original plan, CVU is proud to support a unified celebration that brings our entire community together in honor of Tubarões Azuis and this historic moment,” said Genie Lomba, President of CVU.

Additional event updates and VIP ticket information will be shared on CVU’s Website www.caboverdeansunited.org and here on our page in the coming days.

This Website is the home of Cabo Verdeans United on the web. It includes information about activities in the US and Cabo Verde to support the organization's mission. You can support us by making a secured, tax deductible donation through the website and contact us for other ways to help.

Members of the CVU team attended Cabo Verde Airlines’ community meeting in Pawtucket, held at the 1070 Lounge and hosted...
05/04/2026

Members of the CVU team attended Cabo Verde Airlines’ community meeting in Pawtucket, held at the 1070 Lounge and hosted by CVU member Djini Tavares. Cabo Verde Airlines announced that its inaugural flight from Providence to Praia will take place on Monday, May 4, with service operating once per week initially and increasing to twice per week starting June 1.

🎉 Playground joy in Porto Mosquito, Cabo Verde! 🌴Check out this short video ( #2 of 3) from our second build, right afte...
12/15/2025

🎉 Playground joy in Porto Mosquito, Cabo Verde! 🌴

Check out this short video ( #2 of 3) from our second build, right after São Domingos. Huge thanks to everyone who donated and supported this project—you made it possible! 🙌

Special shoutout to the Câmara of Cidade Velha, our partners, and the amazing CVU members and volunteers who traveled all the way to Cabo Verde to help bring these playgrounds to life for the children. 💖

We loved every moment, and the kids’ smiles say it all! 🛝✨


Câmara Municipal da Ribeira Grande de Santiago

Cabo Verdeans United Organization (CVU) Playground build at Porto Musquito in Santiago, Cabo Verde

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PO Box 862
South Windsor, CT
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