# 10 Rocks Foundation

> 10 Rocks Foundation is a U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit empowering communities in Cabo Verde (Cape Verde) through education, infrastructure, and sustainable development. We connect the Cape Verdean diaspora with locally-led projects on the ground.

## About

10 Rocks Foundation is a registered U.S. 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization with operations in Cape Verde and Boston. The name "10 Rocks" refers to the ten islands of the Cabo Verde archipelago. We partner directly with community-based organizations and document every donation and outcome.

## Mission

Empower Cape Verdean communities through education, sustainable infrastructure, and emergency relief — while connecting the global Cape Verdean diaspora to projects that create lasting opportunity on the islands.

## Program Areas

- Education and child welfare (school facility support, partnerships with local children's associations)
- Sustainable infrastructure and facility renovations
- Emergency relief and community support
- Cape Verdean diaspora engagement

## Latest Campaign: With Love, for Terra Boa

A community-driven campaign supporting UFCTB (Associação Unidos para o Futuro das Crianças de Terra Boa), a preschool and children's center in Terra Boa on the island of Sal, Cabo Verde, that educates and feeds 83 children every day. With the help of donors and partners, the campaign delivered real improvements for the children of Terra Boa, including a new bathroom for the older children's area (with septic leech pit, shower, toilet, and sink) and a new freezer on site. Our work in Cabo Verde continues — we are exploring our next initiative.

## Donations

All donations are tax-deductible in the United States through 10 Rocks Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Every donation is fully documented; team members personally deliver supplies and report back to donors on exactly how their money was used.

## Contact

- Website: https://10rocks.org
- Email: donations@10rocks.org
- Areas of work: Cabo Verde (all islands), with diaspora reach in the United States

## Pages

- [Home](https://10rocks.org/): Mission, latest campaign, programs, and how to get in touch