Mission & Vision

Our Mission

The Cabo Verdean American Medical Society is a nonprofit organization created to unite Cabo Verdeans, citizens of the United States, and partners from other countries to improve medical, cultural, and educational collaboration for the benefit of Cabo Verdeans residing in Cabo Verde and throughout the diaspora.

Our Vision

We achieve our mission by organizing ongoing educational and medical services supported by philanthropy and professional volunteerism, in collaboration with recognized organizations in the United States, Cabo Verde, and other countries.

How We Carry Out Our Mission

CVAMS brings together healthcare professionals, students, community leaders, donors, and partner organizations to strengthen health, education, and service across borders.

We carry out our mission by:

Advancing health and healing
Supporting medical missions, specialty care, disease prevention, health education, and programs that improve access to care for Cabo Verdean communities.

Strengthening education and professional exchange
Creating opportunities for continuing education, clinical training, mentorship, research, and collaboration between healthcare professionals and institutions in Cabo Verde, the United States, and beyond.

Supporting future healthcare leaders
Encouraging and assisting students, young physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals through mentorship, scholarships, networking, and professional development.

Building partnerships across the diaspora
Expanding relationships with medical societies, universities, hospitals, community organizations, and other partners who share our commitment to health equity, cultural connection, and service.

Promoting Cabo Verdean heritage and community responsibility
Honoring Cabo Verdean culture while encouraging service, solidarity, and shared responsibility for the health and well-being of our communities.

Our Commitment

CVAMS believes that medicine is more powerful when it is connected to community. Through professional volunteerism, philanthropy, education, and partnership, we work to build a healthier future for Cabo Verdeans in Cabo Verde, the United States, and across the global diaspora.

Together, we bring Morabeza in Action to medicine, education, and community.