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The Call of Chaves: Between Heritage and Mission
From Silenced Stories to Resilient Voices Introduction Inheriting more than a name, my family has carried with it the ancient...

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Jul 207 min read


Bridging Worlds: A Multilingual Tapestry of History, Culture, and Art
Elmirochaves.com emerges as a digital sanctuary where personal memory, cultural heritage, and literary artistry converge into a rich,...

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Feb 16 min read


From Santa Comba to Santa Clara: The Incredible Journey of Chaves
I was born on a beautiful morning on February 13, 1959, at the Hospital of Cela, in Santa Comba, which today is known as Waku Kungo. That...

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Nov 16, 20245 min read


Between Two Worlds: Memories of an Angolan Refugee
Introduction: The Homeland and the Unexpected Departure I was born in 1959, under the vibrant sky of Waku Kungo, formerly Santa Comba, in...

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Nov 1, 20244 min read


Autobiography of João Elmiro da Rocha Chaves: A Journey of Life, Purpose, and Leadership
Childhood in Angola I was born on February 13, 1959, at the Hospital da Cela in the old Cela Velha, now known as Kissanga Kungo, near the...

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Sep 21, 20247 min read
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