The Cabo Verdean American Medical Society (CVAMS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing health, education, mentorship, research, and access to care for Cabo Verdean communities in the United States, Cabo Verde, and across the diaspora.
Founded by healthcare professionals with deep roots in the Cabo Verdean community, CVAMS brings together physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, students, community leaders, and partners who believe that health is strengthened through service, collaboration, and connection.
Our work is grounded in morabeza — the Cabo Verdean spirit of welcome, compassion, dignity, and shared responsibility. We exist to connect people, institutions, and communities across borders in pursuit of a healthier future for the communities we serve.
What We Do
CVAMS works to improve health outcomes by connecting medical expertise, community trust, and local partnerships. Through medical missions, clinical training, specialty care initiatives, student mentorship, community health programming, research, and donations of medical supplies and equipment, we help strengthen care for Cabo Verdean communities across borders.
- Medical missions and specialty care across all islands including life-saving surgeries, screenings, and diagnoses
- Health education and clinical training to health professionals, students, and community members
- Medical supply and equipment donations to Cabo Verde and local community health centers
- Student mentorship and professional development across multiple disciplines
- Research and partnerships focused on health equity
- Community-based health programming, cultural and educational events
A Professional Home for Members
CVAMS is also a place for healthcare professionals, students, and community members to connect, serve, learn, and lead. Members have opportunities to participate in global health initiatives, build relationships with Cabo Verdean and diaspora professionals, mentor students, join committees, attend educational programs, and contribute to meaningful work that supports our community.
Join Us!
Whether you are a healthcare professional, student, donor, sponsor, community partner, or friend of CVAMS, there is a place for you in this work. Join us in bringing Morabeza in Action to medicine and community.