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Cape Verde

A Digital Revival of the Islands — Esperança: A Digital Revival of the Atlantic Islands

Know Cape Verde

Cape Verde, officially known as Cabo Verde, is an island nation located in the Atlantic Ocean off the west coast of Africa near Senegal.The capital city is Praia. The country consists of ten volcanic islands and operates as a stable democratic republic.Cape Verde gained independence from Portugal in 1975, and Portuguese is the official language, while Cape Verdean Creole is widely spoken.The economy mainly depends on tourism, services, fishing, and remittances from Cape Verdeans living abroad. Due to limited natural resources and dry conditions, agriculture is relatively small.Cape Verde is known for its music and culture, especially the morna music style popularized internationally by Cesária Évora.Overall, Cape Verde is recognized for its political stability, island culture, tourism industry, and strong connections with its global diaspora.

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COUNTRY SNAPSHOT
Nation at a Glance
600K
Population
Population Card
27.3
MEDIAN AGE
Population Card
114%
MOBILE PENETRATION
Population Card
~500K
INTERNET USERS
Population Card
~94%
CHRISTIAN
~6%
Others
Urban youth engaged digitally
Missional Vision

Reviving Faith in the Atlantic Islands

Cape Verde has a high percentage of “cultural Christians” who identify with the faith but lack active, personal discipleship. The digitally-native generation — young adults in Praia, Mindelo, and diaspora-linked households — is increasingly disconnected from formal church structures and spiritually apathetic.

The ADD approach meets young people where they are through YouTube, Instagram, and podcasts in Portuguese and Creole — creating a new, engaging pathway to encounter the Gospel. As Paul wrote: “I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some of them” (1 Cor. 9:22).

Priority target groups:

  • Young adults in Praia & Mindelo
  • Cultural Christians lacking active discipleship
  • Diaspora-linked households
  • Portuguese-speaking seekers via social media

"I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some of them." — 1 Corinthians 9:22 NIV

Floating Table Layout
1
Portuguese Digital Evangelism (Gospel Reels, Testimonies & Apologetics on YouTube, Instagram & WhatsApp)
2
University Discipleship Groups (75 Digital Missionaries on 4 Campuses)
3
Creole Youth Outreach & Radio Ministry (FM Gospel Dramas & Youth-Led Podcasts)
4
Diaspora Engagement (Weekly Devotional Broadcasts & WhatsApp Bible Study)
5
Social Media Ads (Targeted Google & Social Media Campaigns)
6
Mobile Apps (Bible Translations & Devotionals)
7
SMS Evangelism (Bible Verses & Event Invitations)
8
Facebook & Instagram Campaigns (Evangelistic Events & Testimonies)
9
Film Creation & Projections (Short Evangelistic Films in Communities)
10
Live Streams (Virtual Worship Services & Q&A on YouTube/Facebook)
11
Tablet Evangelism (Pre-loaded Evangelistic Videos)
12
Christian Music Videos (Gospel Videos & Short Animations for Youth)
13
Online Apologetics (Faith Questions & Skepticism Content)
14
Online Training (Zoom-Based Missionary & Leader Training)
15
Collaborative Networking (16 African Nations Resource Sharing)
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DIGITAL STRATEGY
15 Ministry Channels
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GOALS AND OUTCOME
July 2026-June 2029
Responsive Table
ObjectiveYear 1Year 2Year 3Total
Gospel Exposures100,000120,000150,000370,000
Decisions for Christ7,00010,00013,00030,000
Youth Missionaries Trained25252575
WhatsApp Study Groups10101030
MONTORING & EVALUATION
Data-Driven Accountability

A digital dashboard tracks all key metrics: gospel exposures, decisions for Christ, and people in follow-up. Quarterly reviews drive continuous improvement. Ten short plus two documentary-style testimony videos are produced annually. The national CCC office provides oversight and alignment with national strategies.

TRANSFORMATIONAL STORIES
Lives Being Changed
Testimonial + Support
Tomas Evora
24 · Graduate Student, Praia · Digital Missionary
Tomas was baptised as a baby and considered himself Christian — but faith was background noise, not living truth. A YouTube short in Cape Verdean Creole asked a question he had never considered: “What would it mean if Jesus was actually real today?” He joined a WhatsApp Bible study group the same evening. Four months later, he gave his life to Christ in a digital fellowship on a video call with six other young Cape Verdeans. He now leads a weekly podcast for the diaspora.
“I always thought faith was something you inherited, not something you chose. The Creole video helped me hear the Gospel as if for the first time.” Tomas is one of 75 digital missionaries trained across Cape Verde's four university campuses.
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