Fourth session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent

Edna Mendes, the national coordinator of African Tales in Cape Verde; co-coordinator of the West Africa region; and the community manager and language manager of the African Tales.

Cape Verdean, graduated in Tourism, with experience in managing tourist businesses, restaurants and hotels. She is also a consultant on tourist projects.

Founder of two start-ups in the areas of events, tourism and digital services in Cape Verde.

Innovative by nature, she always tries to develop projects and solutions that value the culture and history of Cape Verde, bring more quality of life and a boost to the economy of Cape Verdean families. Her life mission is to create a legacy for her children and future generations.