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How to promote democracy without democratic practice?
The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation will allocate a total of €2.5 million to support migrant integration programmes. The “Gulbenkian Integration Initiative (2026-2027)” is open for applications until April 10. In an interview with DN, Pedro Calado, director of the Civil Society Fund, states that despite being a polarising topic today, this is a way to honour the legacy of the foundation's founder, who was a refugee and lived in Portugal. He wrote, “I found the peace I so needed” in 1942. Calado highlights a deep connection between the willingness to discuss immigration and the founder's legacy, noting that the initiative responds to a profound structural transformation in Portuguese society. He cites the increase in people seeking to live in Portugal and the real challenges this poses to public institutions and services. The project aims to mobilise resources and strengthen responses that promote fundamental rights and create effective conditions for inclusion. Calado emphasises the need for action, stating that the foundation recognises the importance of integrating those who live and work in Portugal. The supported projects may include Portuguese language learning, civic education, labour market integration, access to health and education, and the development of personal and professional skills. The foundation's vision is based on the belief that a fairer society is built through practices that promote the inclusion of all communities, particularly immigrants. Calado asserts that immigration is an unavoidable aspect of contemporary Portuguese society, essential for economic functioning and cultural enrichment. He warns of the costs of non-integration, such as territorial marginalisation and social fragmentation. He expects active participation from the host community, encouraging Portuguese citizens to be proactive in integration policies. Ultimately, he hopes to see a more capable Portuguese society that embraces diversity and fosters mutual trust and participation opportunities.
Workshops on democracy, citizenship and the Portuguese Constitution encouraged young children to celebrate freedom — at school and in a book.
With the second round of the presidential elections approaching, these books explain in simple terms fundamental concepts such as democracy, politics, the Republic and the Constitution.
From the Antiprincesas manifesto to the reflections in 'Grandpa Has an Eraser on His Head', there are wishes and duties, freedoms, allegories and even a treatise on losing.
At Rio Tinto Secondary School, there is a mock election whenever the country goes to the polls.