Associação Projecto Vitó
@projectovito.bsky.social
Projecto Vitó Association is a Cape Verdean NGO based on Fogo Island dedicated to biodiversity conservation.
As part of the RESILAO project, and in partnership with the
FMB - Maio Biodiversity Foundation, 4 women from 3 fishing communities on the Brava island are benefiting from a learning exchange programme between women in the fishing and related sectors on the Maio and Brava islands.
FMB - Maio Biodiversity Foundation, 4 women from 3 fishing communities on the Brava island are benefiting from a learning exchange programme between women in the fishing and related sectors on the Maio and Brava islands.
November 27, 2025 at 1:38 PM
As part of the RESILAO project, and in partnership with the
FMB - Maio Biodiversity Foundation, 4 women from 3 fishing communities on the Brava island are benefiting from a learning exchange programme between women in the fishing and related sectors on the Maio and Brava islands.
FMB - Maio Biodiversity Foundation, 4 women from 3 fishing communities on the Brava island are benefiting from a learning exchange programme between women in the fishing and related sectors on the Maio and Brava islands.
Herculano de Andrade Dinis, our Executive Director, took part in the EU Visitors Programme (Oct 12-18, 2025) in Brussels, meeting key EU Directorates and learning about decision-making and sustainable development. Thanks to the EU Delegation in Cape Verde! #EUVP #EuropeanUnion
October 28, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Herculano de Andrade Dinis, our Executive Director, took part in the EU Visitors Programme (Oct 12-18, 2025) in Brussels, meeting key EU Directorates and learning about decision-making and sustainable development. Thanks to the EU Delegation in Cape Verde! #EUVP #EuropeanUnion
Workshop on Code of Conduct & SOPs for Guardians of the Sea
Projecto Vitó & Guardians of the Sea from Fogo attended a workshop on Maio Island, part of PaMAR project. The event fostered collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and stronger marine conservation efforts across Cabo Verde
Projecto Vitó & Guardians of the Sea from Fogo attended a workshop on Maio Island, part of PaMAR project. The event fostered collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and stronger marine conservation efforts across Cabo Verde
October 23, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Workshop on Code of Conduct & SOPs for Guardians of the Sea
Projecto Vitó & Guardians of the Sea from Fogo attended a workshop on Maio Island, part of PaMAR project. The event fostered collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and stronger marine conservation efforts across Cabo Verde
Projecto Vitó & Guardians of the Sea from Fogo attended a workshop on Maio Island, part of PaMAR project. The event fostered collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and stronger marine conservation efforts across Cabo Verde
The Fogo Island Biosphere Reserve Interpretive Center proudly welcomed participants of the 4th Ocean Decade Conference!
Visitors explored the botanical garden, learned about endemic species, and discovered the island’s rich biodiversity.
Special thanks to all who joined us!
Visitors explored the botanical garden, learned about endemic species, and discovered the island’s rich biodiversity.
Special thanks to all who joined us!
October 21, 2025 at 12:27 PM
The Fogo Island Biosphere Reserve Interpretive Center proudly welcomed participants of the 4th Ocean Decade Conference!
Visitors explored the botanical garden, learned about endemic species, and discovered the island’s rich biodiversity.
Special thanks to all who joined us!
Visitors explored the botanical garden, learned about endemic species, and discovered the island’s rich biodiversity.
Special thanks to all who joined us!
We were honored to welcome the Ambassador of Portugal to Cabo Verde, Mr. João Luís Neves, to Associação Projecto Vitó last week. 🇵🇹🇨🇻
He learned about our work in conservation and sustainable development across Cabo Verde. 🌿
#ProjectoVitó #Conservation #Sustainability
He learned about our work in conservation and sustainable development across Cabo Verde. 🌿
#ProjectoVitó #Conservation #Sustainability
October 20, 2025 at 10:30 AM
We were honored to welcome the Ambassador of Portugal to Cabo Verde, Mr. João Luís Neves, to Associação Projecto Vitó last week. 🇵🇹🇨🇻
He learned about our work in conservation and sustainable development across Cabo Verde. 🌿
#ProjectoVitó #Conservation #Sustainability
He learned about our work in conservation and sustainable development across Cabo Verde. 🌿
#ProjectoVitó #Conservation #Sustainability
During the IV Ocean Decade Conference on Fogo Island, Projecto Vitó proposed creating a Marine Protected Area between Fogo and Brava.
If approved, it will boost Cabo Verde’s protected waters from 0.4% to 1.4%, strengthening the nation’s commitment to biodiversity and sustainability.
If approved, it will boost Cabo Verde’s protected waters from 0.4% to 1.4%, strengthening the nation’s commitment to biodiversity and sustainability.
October 17, 2025 at 11:05 AM
During the IV Ocean Decade Conference on Fogo Island, Projecto Vitó proposed creating a Marine Protected Area between Fogo and Brava.
If approved, it will boost Cabo Verde’s protected waters from 0.4% to 1.4%, strengthening the nation’s commitment to biodiversity and sustainability.
If approved, it will boost Cabo Verde’s protected waters from 0.4% to 1.4%, strengthening the nation’s commitment to biodiversity and sustainability.
Projecto Vitó, represented by Simony Rosa, took part in the II Forum for Reflection with Civil Society Organizations in Cabo Verde.
We're proud to be part of building a fairer and more sustainable Cabo Verde! 🇨🇻
#ProjectoVito #CSO #CaboVerde #SustainableDevelopment
We're proud to be part of building a fairer and more sustainable Cabo Verde! 🇨🇻
#ProjectoVito #CSO #CaboVerde #SustainableDevelopment
September 25, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Projecto Vitó, represented by Simony Rosa, took part in the II Forum for Reflection with Civil Society Organizations in Cabo Verde.
We're proud to be part of building a fairer and more sustainable Cabo Verde! 🇨🇻
#ProjectoVito #CSO #CaboVerde #SustainableDevelopment
We're proud to be part of building a fairer and more sustainable Cabo Verde! 🇨🇻
#ProjectoVito #CSO #CaboVerde #SustainableDevelopment
Sighting of a Magnificent Frigatebird on Brava Island!
In Aug 2025, a female was spotted by Joaquim Andrade, part of our Guardians of the Sea.
A rare find of a species once thought extinct in Cabo Verde!
🌊🕊️ #Conservation #Biodiversity #CaboVerde
In Aug 2025, a female was spotted by Joaquim Andrade, part of our Guardians of the Sea.
A rare find of a species once thought extinct in Cabo Verde!
🌊🕊️ #Conservation #Biodiversity #CaboVerde
September 19, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Sighting of a Magnificent Frigatebird on Brava Island!
In Aug 2025, a female was spotted by Joaquim Andrade, part of our Guardians of the Sea.
A rare find of a species once thought extinct in Cabo Verde!
🌊🕊️ #Conservation #Biodiversity #CaboVerde
In Aug 2025, a female was spotted by Joaquim Andrade, part of our Guardians of the Sea.
A rare find of a species once thought extinct in Cabo Verde!
🌊🕊️ #Conservation #Biodiversity #CaboVerde
On Sept 16, we held the 2nd meeting with nesting beach monitors at Santa Catarina do Fogo. We discussed turtle captures, strategies for closing the 2025 season, and shared experiences.
Thanks to all monitors and the Municipal Chamber for the support!
#SeaTurtles #Conservation #Season2025 #Nesting
Thanks to all monitors and the Municipal Chamber for the support!
#SeaTurtles #Conservation #Season2025 #Nesting
September 18, 2025 at 1:42 PM
On Sept 16, we held the 2nd meeting with nesting beach monitors at Santa Catarina do Fogo. We discussed turtle captures, strategies for closing the 2025 season, and shared experiences.
Thanks to all monitors and the Municipal Chamber for the support!
#SeaTurtles #Conservation #Season2025 #Nesting
Thanks to all monitors and the Municipal Chamber for the support!
#SeaTurtles #Conservation #Season2025 #Nesting
Alicia Barbosa represented Projecto Vitó at the “Stronger CSOs for More Transparent Budgets” training, held on Aug 2–3 by Pro PALOP-TL ISC, EU & UNDP.
She gained key skills in social monitoring & budget transparency for better citizen participation. 👏
She gained key skills in social monitoring & budget transparency for better citizen participation. 👏
September 10, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Alicia Barbosa represented Projecto Vitó at the “Stronger CSOs for More Transparent Budgets” training, held on Aug 2–3 by Pro PALOP-TL ISC, EU & UNDP.
She gained key skills in social monitoring & budget transparency for better citizen participation. 👏
She gained key skills in social monitoring & budget transparency for better citizen participation. 👏
From monitoring seabirds on Brava to protecting sea turtles on Ilhéu de Cima, Asheley — a UniCV Biology student — made a real impact as a Projecto Vitó volunteer.
Her journey is a reminder: every species matters. 🌊🐢
🌿 Join our Volunteer Program: projectovito.org/voluntariado
Her journey is a reminder: every species matters. 🌊🐢
🌿 Join our Volunteer Program: projectovito.org/voluntariado
September 10, 2025 at 1:09 PM
From monitoring seabirds on Brava to protecting sea turtles on Ilhéu de Cima, Asheley — a UniCV Biology student — made a real impact as a Projecto Vitó volunteer.
Her journey is a reminder: every species matters. 🌊🐢
🌿 Join our Volunteer Program: projectovito.org/voluntariado
Her journey is a reminder: every species matters. 🌊🐢
🌿 Join our Volunteer Program: projectovito.org/voluntariado
🌍 The Fonte Bila Beach Cleanup was a success!
Together, we collected waste brought by the rains — including plastic caps now headed to Biosfera's Plast’icina. 💚♻️
Huge thanks to all partners & volunteers.
Small actions, big impact! 🌱
#IlhasMais #Recycling #CleanupCampaign #ProjectoVitó
Together, we collected waste brought by the rains — including plastic caps now headed to Biosfera's Plast’icina. 💚♻️
Huge thanks to all partners & volunteers.
Small actions, big impact! 🌱
#IlhasMais #Recycling #CleanupCampaign #ProjectoVitó
September 3, 2025 at 10:48 AM
🌍 The Fonte Bila Beach Cleanup was a success!
Together, we collected waste brought by the rains — including plastic caps now headed to Biosfera's Plast’icina. 💚♻️
Huge thanks to all partners & volunteers.
Small actions, big impact! 🌱
#IlhasMais #Recycling #CleanupCampaign #ProjectoVitó
Together, we collected waste brought by the rains — including plastic caps now headed to Biosfera's Plast’icina. 💚♻️
Huge thanks to all partners & volunteers.
Small actions, big impact! 🌱
#IlhasMais #Recycling #CleanupCampaign #ProjectoVitó
SOS EDU – SAVE A BIRD, PROTECT A LIFE!
The Project Vitó team went to Santa Filomena after a Cape Verde storm petrel (Hydrobates jabejabe) was found.
The bird was healthy, banded, and safely released.
Thanks to all who help protect our seabirds!
#ProjectVitó #SosEdu #ProtectALife
The Project Vitó team went to Santa Filomena after a Cape Verde storm petrel (Hydrobates jabejabe) was found.
The bird was healthy, banded, and safely released.
Thanks to all who help protect our seabirds!
#ProjectVitó #SosEdu #ProtectALife
August 26, 2025 at 10:38 AM
SOS EDU – SAVE A BIRD, PROTECT A LIFE!
The Project Vitó team went to Santa Filomena after a Cape Verde storm petrel (Hydrobates jabejabe) was found.
The bird was healthy, banded, and safely released.
Thanks to all who help protect our seabirds!
#ProjectVitó #SosEdu #ProtectALife
The Project Vitó team went to Santa Filomena after a Cape Verde storm petrel (Hydrobates jabejabe) was found.
The bird was healthy, banded, and safely released.
Thanks to all who help protect our seabirds!
#ProjectVitó #SosEdu #ProtectALife
On Aug 6, the 2nd Environmental Technical Roundtable took place on Fogo Island under the #DestinoFogo project. Led by #ProjectoVitó, key steps were taken for co-managing protected areas on Fogo & Brava — uniting conservation and sustainable development.
#Environment #Biodiversity
#Environment #Biodiversity
August 25, 2025 at 12:37 PM
On Aug 6, the 2nd Environmental Technical Roundtable took place on Fogo Island under the #DestinoFogo project. Led by #ProjectoVitó, key steps were taken for co-managing protected areas on Fogo & Brava — uniting conservation and sustainable development.
#Environment #Biodiversity
#Environment #Biodiversity
From August 5–7, Projecto Vitó joined a regional workshop in Saly, under the RESILAO project by PRCM. The event brought together West African partners to share experiences and strengthen capacities in project development and coastal resilience.
#ProjectoVitó #PRCM #RESILAO
#ProjectoVitó #PRCM #RESILAO
August 21, 2025 at 1:24 PM
From August 5–7, Projecto Vitó joined a regional workshop in Saly, under the RESILAO project by PRCM. The event brought together West African partners to share experiences and strengthen capacities in project development and coastal resilience.
#ProjectoVitó #PRCM #RESILAO
#ProjectoVitó #PRCM #RESILAO
Good news from Cima Islet!
The first baby turtles of the year have already hatched! A special moment for marine life conservation. 🌊💚
TURTLES ARE OUR IDENTITY, LET’S PROTECT THEM!
The first baby turtles of the year have already hatched! A special moment for marine life conservation. 🌊💚
TURTLES ARE OUR IDENTITY, LET’S PROTECT THEM!
August 19, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Good news from Cima Islet!
The first baby turtles of the year have already hatched! A special moment for marine life conservation. 🌊💚
TURTLES ARE OUR IDENTITY, LET’S PROTECT THEM!
The first baby turtles of the year have already hatched! A special moment for marine life conservation. 🌊💚
TURTLES ARE OUR IDENTITY, LET’S PROTECT THEM!
First data from the 2025 sea turtle nesting season at Cima Islet (June–July) are in! Huge thanks to our dedicated team and volunteers for their hard work. Together, we protect nature! 💚
#SeaTurtles #Nesting2025 #Conservation #CimaIslet #ProjectoVitó
#SeaTurtles #Nesting2025 #Conservation #CimaIslet #ProjectoVitó
August 18, 2025 at 1:19 PM
First data from the 2025 sea turtle nesting season at Cima Islet (June–July) are in! Huge thanks to our dedicated team and volunteers for their hard work. Together, we protect nature! 💚
#SeaTurtles #Nesting2025 #Conservation #CimaIslet #ProjectoVitó
#SeaTurtles #Nesting2025 #Conservation #CimaIslet #ProjectoVitó
First 2025 meeting with sea turtle beach monitors held on Fogo Island 🐢
A great moment to build team spirit, share experiences & align conservation efforts.
Thank you to all monitors for your dedication! 💚
#SeaTurtles #CarettaCaretta #Conservation #Season2025 #FogoIsland
A great moment to build team spirit, share experiences & align conservation efforts.
Thank you to all monitors for your dedication! 💚
#SeaTurtles #CarettaCaretta #Conservation #Season2025 #FogoIsland
August 6, 2025 at 2:42 PM
First 2025 meeting with sea turtle beach monitors held on Fogo Island 🐢
A great moment to build team spirit, share experiences & align conservation efforts.
Thank you to all monitors for your dedication! 💚
#SeaTurtles #CarettaCaretta #Conservation #Season2025 #FogoIsland
A great moment to build team spirit, share experiences & align conservation efforts.
Thank you to all monitors for your dedication! 💚
#SeaTurtles #CarettaCaretta #Conservation #Season2025 #FogoIsland
Cape Verde Shearwater Season – Brava Island
In June & July 2025, the species showed great activity. Huge thanks to our team & volunteers for their commitment to monitoring and protecting this endemic seabird! 💚
#CalonectrisEdwardsii #BravaIsland #Seabirds #Conservation #Season2025
In June & July 2025, the species showed great activity. Huge thanks to our team & volunteers for their commitment to monitoring and protecting this endemic seabird! 💚
#CalonectrisEdwardsii #BravaIsland #Seabirds #Conservation #Season2025
August 2, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Cape Verde Shearwater Season – Brava Island
In June & July 2025, the species showed great activity. Huge thanks to our team & volunteers for their commitment to monitoring and protecting this endemic seabird! 💚
#CalonectrisEdwardsii #BravaIsland #Seabirds #Conservation #Season2025
In June & July 2025, the species showed great activity. Huge thanks to our team & volunteers for their commitment to monitoring and protecting this endemic seabird! 💚
#CalonectrisEdwardsii #BravaIsland #Seabirds #Conservation #Season2025
Working with Fogo’s fishing communities through #PaMAR to map fishing zones, species, and challenges. Local voices are key to ocean conservation and community resilience.
#ProjectoVitó
#ProjectoVitó
July 29, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Working with Fogo’s fishing communities through #PaMAR to map fishing zones, species, and challenges. Local voices are key to ocean conservation and community resilience.
#ProjectoVitó
#ProjectoVitó
3 sea turtles captured in Salinas 💔
Just 1.5 months into nesting season, this crime puts local biodiversity at risk during a critical phase of the turtles' life cycle.
Protect marine life — report illegal activity. 🌊🐢
#SaveTheTurtles #MarineConservation
Just 1.5 months into nesting season, this crime puts local biodiversity at risk during a critical phase of the turtles' life cycle.
Protect marine life — report illegal activity. 🌊🐢
#SaveTheTurtles #MarineConservation
July 25, 2025 at 12:27 PM
3 sea turtles captured in Salinas 💔
Just 1.5 months into nesting season, this crime puts local biodiversity at risk during a critical phase of the turtles' life cycle.
Protect marine life — report illegal activity. 🌊🐢
#SaveTheTurtles #MarineConservation
Just 1.5 months into nesting season, this crime puts local biodiversity at risk during a critical phase of the turtles' life cycle.
Protect marine life — report illegal activity. 🌊🐢
#SaveTheTurtles #MarineConservation
🎥 Filming continues for our documentary on the conservation of Cabo Verde’s endemic plants. Last week we covered Fogo & Brava, capturing landscapes, species like Sarradja, and key interviews.
#EndemicPlants #EnvironmentalConservation #Biodiversity
#EndemicPlants #EnvironmentalConservation #Biodiversity
July 24, 2025 at 1:02 PM
🎥 Filming continues for our documentary on the conservation of Cabo Verde’s endemic plants. Last week we covered Fogo & Brava, capturing landscapes, species like Sarradja, and key interviews.
#EndemicPlants #EnvironmentalConservation #Biodiversity
#EndemicPlants #EnvironmentalConservation #Biodiversity
Discover the Highlights from the Second Quarter of 2025!
We are pleased to share the activities carried out by our association between April and June.
Magazine link - heyzine.com/flip-book/1d...
PDF link - bit.ly/newsletterap...
We are pleased to share the activities carried out by our association between April and June.
Magazine link - heyzine.com/flip-book/1d...
PDF link - bit.ly/newsletterap...
July 23, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Discover the Highlights from the Second Quarter of 2025!
We are pleased to share the activities carried out by our association between April and June.
Magazine link - heyzine.com/flip-book/1d...
PDF link - bit.ly/newsletterap...
We are pleased to share the activities carried out by our association between April and June.
Magazine link - heyzine.com/flip-book/1d...
PDF link - bit.ly/newsletterap...
In response to a request from the Guardians of the Sea in Furna (Brava), we met with the Coast Guard and local fishers to discuss licensing, illegal fishing, and better support. Together, we’re building a more sustainable and inclusive approach to managing marine resources.
#SustainableFishing
#SustainableFishing
July 22, 2025 at 11:05 AM
In response to a request from the Guardians of the Sea in Furna (Brava), we met with the Coast Guard and local fishers to discuss licensing, illegal fishing, and better support. Together, we’re building a more sustainable and inclusive approach to managing marine resources.
#SustainableFishing
#SustainableFishing
Turtle Rescue 🐢
This morning, our team rescued a Caretta caretta found trapped in rocks at Cima Islet. After assessment, it was safely released back to the ocean.
Huge thanks to our amazing team for their dedication!
#SeaTurtleRescue #CarettaCaretta #MarineConservation
This morning, our team rescued a Caretta caretta found trapped in rocks at Cima Islet. After assessment, it was safely released back to the ocean.
Huge thanks to our amazing team for their dedication!
#SeaTurtleRescue #CarettaCaretta #MarineConservation
July 21, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Turtle Rescue 🐢
This morning, our team rescued a Caretta caretta found trapped in rocks at Cima Islet. After assessment, it was safely released back to the ocean.
Huge thanks to our amazing team for their dedication!
#SeaTurtleRescue #CarettaCaretta #MarineConservation
This morning, our team rescued a Caretta caretta found trapped in rocks at Cima Islet. After assessment, it was safely released back to the ocean.
Huge thanks to our amazing team for their dedication!
#SeaTurtleRescue #CarettaCaretta #MarineConservation