ABOUT

The Cabral Leadership & Innovation Center (CLIC) works to prepare and train young adults in the skills needed to succeed civically and economically.

Mission

The Cabral Leadership & Innovation Center (CLIC) works to prepare and train young adults in the skills needed to succeed civically and economically.

Vision

A community of global leaders who compete and contribute to cultural, social, and economic development through entrepreneurship and innovation.

Our Seven Pillars

Guided by resilient leadership and fueled by innovation, our youth will embark on a journey of self-determination, fostering civic engagement, unity, and a commitment to service, and, ultimately, based on collective struggle for a better and shared future.

Self-Determination

“Self-determination unfolds through profound self-awareness, a deep understanding of self, the efficacy to navigate challenges, embracing cultural values and through the empowerment derived from preserving one’s language”

Unity

“Unity is forged through global collaboration, where cohesion and teamwork become the universal language, transcending boundaries to create a collective strength that bonds diverse perspectives and endeavors towards common aspirations”

Innovation

“Innovation flourishes when rooted in education, where continuous learning fuels creativity, guided by originality to transform ideas into groundbreaking solutions that shape the future”

Leadership

“Leaders thrive on accountability, as they take responsibility for their actions, demonstrate unwavering reliability, and embrace inclusion by valuing diverse perspectives to build an effective and reliable team”

Civic Engagement

“Civic Engagement thrives as individuals exercise their power through advocacy, actively participating in government processes, championing community initiatives, influencing economic dynamics, and embodying activism towards a positive change and shared goals”

Service

“Service is a noble commitment that is rooted on selfless dedication to uplifting others, fostering positive change, and contributing to the well-being of the global community. It encompasses giving back, engagement in philanthropy, practicing charity and embracing a humanitarian spirit”

“Luta”

“A Cape Verdean word that encompasses the journey of individual and collective struggle where one finds the strength in persistence and perseverance, and where overcoming adversity becomes a testament to resilience, and the relentless pursuit of progress shapes a narrative where challenges are not roadblocks but steppingstones toward triumph”

Why Cabral?

Amilcar Cabral was a Bissau-Guinean and Cape Verdean who led the nationalist movement towards independence. He was the founder of the Portuguese for African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde (PAIGC). He was assassinated just 8 months before Guinea-Bissau’s declaration of independence and has become an inspiration to independence movements worldwide.

“Tell no lies…
Claim no easy victories.”

- Amilcar Cabral, 1965