“Somos luz onde o amor nos chama.” – Mónica Sofia Duarte, Naděje Cabo Verde
“We are the light where love calls us.“
M. Tech. Mónica Sofia Duarte, MBA
Behind the initiative and establishment of the Naděje (Hope) Cabo Foundation stands the successful model and entrepreneur Mónica Sofia. A native of Cape Verde, who currently resides in the Czech Republic, she has never forgotten her roots and feels a profound sense of duty to assist those facing the same life challenges she once endured.
The Hope Foundation works closely with its general partner, the Czech-Cape Verdean Chamber of Commerce, and together they have spearheaded numerous successful projects aimed at improving the lives of Cape Verdeans. Mónica Sofia holds the position of Chairwoman of the Board of Trustees within the Naděje Foundation.
Goeve Sofia
The main coordinator at the head of the Cape Verdean team is Goeve Sofia, who is responsible for the management and implementation of the Hope projects directly in Cape Verde. Goeve has a kind heart, sacrificing her energy and comfort for the benefit of those in need.
The projects of Naděje Cabo Verde are in good hands when led by our Goeve.
PhDr. Pavel Fabini
Doctor Fabini is a respected expert in finance and international relations. He graduated from the Faculty of Arts at Charles University in Prague, majoring in political economy and philosophy. His experience stems from working at a prominent commercial bank, the Ministry of Finance of the Czech Republic, and as an independent financial and economic advisor.
Pavel Fabini serves as a supervisory reviewer in the Naděje Cabo Verde Foundation, where he plays a crucial role in ensuring transparency, credibility, and the proper functioning of the foundation through meticulous oversight and review.
Martin Landa
In the Prague office of the Naděje Cabo Verde Foundation, Martin Landa serves as a member of the foundation’s board of trustees.
Martin contributes to the preparation and support of the Hope programmes, while also overseeing technical, organisational, and administrative tasks.
Pavel Vopat
Pavel Vopat is also a member of the board of trustees of the Naděje Cabo Verde Foundation.
Pavel contributes to the technical support of the foundation’s operations. Recently, he returned from his mission to Cape Verde, where he visited the Naděje / Esperança Cabo Verde centre in Santa Cruz on the island of Santiago. Pavel brought gifts and school supplies for the children and familiarised himself with the activities of our Cape Verdean headquarters.
Ing. Vojtěch Černík
Engineer Černík is an experienced economist and accountant who works as a tax advisor, specialising in tax records, tax and fee management, accounting, and consultancy for commercial companies and non-profit organisations.
Thanks to Mr. Černík, we have a constant overview of the foundation’s financial management, as well as the assurance that our activities are in compliance with tax regulations.
