Latest news and stories about community engagement in Portugal for expats and residents.
The charitable initiative “Dress a Girl Portugal” has established a new local branch in the municipality of Góis.
The goal is to identify patterns and territorial inequalities and to bring information closer to communities.
PS mayors are currently one of the main reasons for the party's survival. They are on the front line with communities, dealing directly with the implementation of public policies and the concrete daily problems of the people. For this very reason, they are the ones best able to combine conviction with pragmatism.
The Asia and Oceania Regional Council (CRAO) of the Council of Portuguese Communities will begin holding “fortnightly meetings” with the community and developing “a digital tool” to “connect Portuguese descendants in the diaspora”, it was announced today in Macau.
The Ageas Foundation recorded 15,759 hours of community service in 2025, an increase of nearly 23% compared to the previous year – the highest number of volunteer hours recorded since the Foundation's creation in 1998. In a statement, the foundation explained that 186 actions were carried out through its Corporate Volunteering programme.
“RePlantar Leiria” promises to restore the splendour of the city and the municipality's green spaces, 27% of which were damaged by storms. The project invites citizens to sponsor a tree.
A report on the #LisboaEscuta project, highlighting the transition from community gardening to choral singing, emphasizing the power of collective voices.
The article highlights the EU-funded AURORA energy app, which empowers communities across Europe—including Portugal—to invest in and benefit from local clean energy projects. Through the app, residents can track their energy use, receive tailored suggestions to reduce carbon footprints, and participate in crowdfunding initiatives for solar and other renewable installations. An example from Madrid illustrates how local residents, including those from working-class neighborhoods, successfully funded solar panels on a school roof with small investments. The initiative aims to foster citizen-led energy solutions, support climate goals, and promote community involvement in sustainable energy, with Portugal being among the countries actively participating.
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This article provides a comprehensive overview for families considering relocating to Portugal. It covers key practical aspects such as education options—highlighting the differences between international schools (which offer curricula like British, American, or IB and are concentrated in major cities) and public schools (which promote cultural and language immersion at no cost). Healthcare access is explained through Portugal's public SNS system, offering affordable universal care, alongside private healthcare options that provide faster service and English-speaking providers. The article also discusses integration challenges, emphasizing language barriers and cultural adaptation, and offers strategies for community engagement and support networks. It highlights regional differences, with Lisbon, Porto, and the Algarve being popular expat hubs, and provides practical advice on housing, costs, and location considerations. Furthermore, it underscores the importance of strategic investment, particularly through Portugal Panorama’s regulated fund approach, which supports long-term stability and enhances family relocation success by aligning investment with sectors vital to family life, such as healthcare and education. Overall, the article serves as a detailed guide for families planning their move to Portugal, addressing logistical, educational, healthcare, cultural, and financial factors to facilitate a smooth transition and long-term settlement.
The Portuguese Confederation of Volunteering (CPV) today unveiled a series of initiatives to mark the 2026 International Year of Volunteers, taking the opportunity to press the Government to review the framework law and prepare a strategic plan for the sector.
The city of Ponta Delgada is presenting itself as the Portuguese Capital of Culture 2026 (PDL26) under the motto 'The Place of Tomorrow', aiming to reach children and the most marginalised communities and to bring major national productions to the Azorean municipality.
Asks whether public art is primarily for tourists and outlines ways to engage local communities so public artworks contribute to more liveable, inclusive and people-centred urban spaces.
Bravo is the youngest dolphin to join the resident population of bottlenose dolphins (roazes-corvineiros), the only such population in the country and one of three in Europe. “Bravo” was the name chosen by pupils at Azeda Primary School in Setúbal.
When a municipality creates events that reflect its identity and engage its residents, it strengthens community self-esteem and attracts young people and investment.
The reopening of the artist's permanent collection 'marks a new phase in valuing artistic and cultural heritage, strengthening the museum's ties to the community, to schools, and to all audiences'.
Portugal is one of the European countries with one of the lowest volunteering rates, just 7.8%, according to the latest Eurostat report in 2018. Although there is no recent data, there are many areas in which we can all contribute personally, but also through projects developed within organisations. There are ...
A new initiative in the Algarve seeks to draw both visitors and artists to a digital art centre, enhancing the region's cultural landscape.
