Cabral Civic Academy – Empowering Young Leaders for Change

Ages 14-24

Welcome to the Cabral Civic Academy, where we’re all about empowering young leaders like you to make a real impact on your community. We believe that you have the potential to become change agents, and our programs are here to help you do just that.

What We’re All About: Our Youth Leadership Development & Civic Engagement programs are all about getting you involved in projects that make your community better. We’ll help you become a leader and develop the skills you need to create positive change. From cool discussions to hands-on campaigns, you’ll be at the forefront of making a difference.

Get Ready to Dive In: You’ll have the chance to join round-table discussions, take part in important boards and commissions, and even lead community projects. It’s all about turning your ideas into action.

Understand the World: We’ll help you dig deep into the big social and political issues that affect us all, especially those who might be facing challenges. You’ll learn how these issues work and how we can make them better.

Be a Change Maker: But here’s the best part – we’ll show you how to use what you’ve learned to create real change in your community. You’ll be the superhero your neighborhood needs!

Program Snapshot: The Cabral Civic Academy offers a super immersive 1 year-long experience where you get to develop your beliefs and turn them into actions that make your community better. You’ll learn research skills, become a pro at public speaking, dive into exciting community projects, and even host events where you can showcase your incredible ideas.

Inclusivity Matters: Our programs are open to young people from different backgrounds aged 15-24. We’ve got a special focus on helping recent immigrant youth from the Cape Verde Islands find their place and thrive in their new communities.

What to Expect: In our program, you’ll find these awesome components:

• Leadership Training: We’ll help you become a strong and effective leader from the ground up.
• Community Research: Learn how to explore, analyze, and understand what your community needs.
• Advocacy Campaigns: Get ready to be a young leader who fights for positive change in your neighborhood.
• Voter Education: We’ll give you the tools to become an informed and active member of your community.
• Youth Summit: Show off your amazing achievements and your vision for a better tomorrow at this exciting event.

Your Path to Leadership: The Cabral Civic Academy isn’t just a program; it’s a life-changing journey that equips you with the skills, knowledge, and experience to be a leader who makes a difference. Join us and become one of the leaders of tomorrow. Let’s make our communities and our world a better place, together!