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Make a Smile: A Smile that Changes Lives

Anyone who visits the island of Boa Vista in Cape Verde regularly cannot remain indifferent to its natural beauty, but also to the challenges many of its inhabitants—both people and animals—face every day. It was through spending time on the island that we came to know Make a Smile, a foundation dedicated to improving the lives of children and protecting stray animals.

Make a Smile: A Smile that Changes Lives

The Make a Smile foundation was created with the intent to bring about tangible change: Cape Verde is a land rich in natural beauty and culture, but unfortunately also in social and economic challenges. Make a Smile aims to address these challenges with concrete actions and targeted projects, thereby improving the living conditions of both the people and animals on the island.

The foundation has an approach that combines immediate interventions with long-term solutions, always aimed at improving quality of life. Each initiative stems from the awareness that every small action can make a difference and that, together, we can build a better future.

Ongoing Projects

Among the foundation’s main initiatives, the following are planned:

  • Sal Rei Kindergarten: Scheduled from September 2025 to March 2026, this project aims to create a new kindergarten for the children of Sal Rei, equipped with spaces and supplies for educational and recreational activities.
  • Donkey Park: Planned for the same period, this project will create a protected area to offer evening and nighttime refuge for donkeys, with covered spaces, water, and food.
  • Children’s Play Area: A completed project that involved renovating an old commercial space into a recreational area for children, managed by a local church.

Transparency and Impact

The foundation ensures that every euro donated is used with the utmost res

ponsibility, keeping supporters informed about the impact of their contributions through regular updates and detailed reports.

How to Contribute

You can support Make a Smile through donations, volunteer activities, or by spreading the mission of the organization. Every contribution is valuable in making a difference in the lives of the children and animals of Boa Vista.

For more information and to find out how to help, visit the official website of Make a Smile.

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