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Freddy Gomes

Freddy Gomes

The Favela Stories — part 1

I can hear someone coming up the stairs. There is a knock on the door. And another one.

Jul 19, 2023

The Favela Stories — part 1

Jul 19, 2023

Freddy Gomes

Why we need to invest in Cape Verde’s tech startups

About one month ago I started to research the tech & startup scene in Cape Verde. I’ve always followed the news around this industry with…

Jul 16, 2020

Why we need to invest in Cape Verde’s tech startups

Jul 16, 2020

Freddy Gomes

Why I think you need to visit a favela

I’d been to Rio in 2004, 2005 and 2007 before deciding that I wanted to spend time in Rocinha to get to know favela life myself.

Jun 26, 2020

Why I think you need to visit a favela

Jun 26, 2020

Freddy Gomes

How hitch-hiking with my bike made me believe in people again

In december 2016 I went on an adventure that changed my life forever. I bought a bicycle in Rio de Janeiro, and made it all the way to the…

Apr 16, 2020

How hitch-hiking with my bike made me believe in people again

Apr 16, 2020

Freddy Gomes

How Sonvela Arte changes neighborhoods and lives

Starting Out

Mar 21, 2018

How Sonvela Arte changes neighborhoods and lives

Mar 21, 2018

Freddy Gomes

3 life lessons learned from biking across South America

I had arrived in Rio de Janeiro, the city where my biking trip would start, with € 20 (!) in my pocket. I wasn’t doing well financially…

Feb 19, 2018

3 life lessons learned from biking across South America

Feb 19, 2018

Freddy Gomes

The Rio Narcotic Games of 2016 (About Rio’s silent civil war)

Wait..? What..? Narcotic? Don’t you mean Olympic?

Sep 23, 2017

The Rio Narcotic Games of 2016 (About Rio’s silent civil war)

Sep 23, 2017

Freddy Gomes

How I fell in Love with Cape Verde

“Cape Verde is untouched, authentic and joyful”

Jul 13, 2017

How I fell in Love with Cape Verde

Jul 13, 2017

Freddy Gomes

7 places in Cape Verde you absolutely need to see

Cape Verde is a fantastic travel destination. Each of the islands has something special and unique to offer its visitors. Sal, Maio and…

Jun 21, 2017

7 places in Cape Verde you absolutely need to see

Jun 21, 2017

Freddy Gomes

Freddy Gomes

Former Adventurer/Activist. Transforming a small NGO into a Cabo Verdean tech investment fund. www.sonvela.com / @mindelocaboverde.com

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