On November 8, 2022, the association, represented by Gricha Lepointe and Ana Linda Almeida Semedo, was received in an audience with the First Lady of Cape Verde at the Presidential Palace. During this meeting, our team presented the critical impact of our actions throughout the 2021–2022 period, alongside our vital goals for 2023 to protect Cape Verde's monkeys. Deeply committed to animal welfare, the First Lady passionately pledged her support for monkey protection initiatives as part of a vital mission to safeguard Cape Verde’s biodiversity. Through her Facebook page, she launched an urgent call to action to public and private authorities, municipalities, and farmers to support and facilitate the creation of a true sanctuary for Cape Verdean monkeys, recognizing them as a vital part of our national heritage.
