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Pedro Candeias explores the fragility of the elderly support ecosystem, highlighting how society often overlooks the challenges of aging until personally affected.
The 'Solidarity Gas Cylinder' programme, originally launched in 2022 to offset rising energy costs caused by the war in Ukraine, has been officially relaunched to provide continued financial support for families.
A new mobile methadone administration unit for the homeless is funded by the Amadora municipality. Managed by Crescer, it also provides healthcare and social and psychological support.
The biological family has arrived in Portugal, but the future of the two children must be carefully evaluated. Psychologist Catarina Lucas explains what should be taken into account when supporting the four-year-old girl and the young person.
Mobile libraries, one of the most recognised brands of the Gulbenkian Foundation, now go beyond reading to provide social support to certain populations, such as students and the elderly, notes Maria Helena Borges, who directed the network created by the foundation.
Pedro did not survive, but he inspired his family to create a cooperative. From this, a project was born that is building ten homes in the heart of the mountains to accommodate those accompanying sick children.
Matilde Carvalho talks about the Nobre Casa de Cidadania, and one of this year's award winners, Filipa Dias, discusses her project that supports the homeless and drug addicts, to whom she brings bread, a kind word, and affection.
AMI stated that it provided support to more people in the first half of this year. The Foundation recorded an 11 percent increase in food aid compared to the same period last year.
The AMI Foundation supported 5,519 people in the first half of the year, recording an 11% increase in food support and 115 more people experiencing homelessness, according to data released today.
The AMI Foundation supported 5,519 people in the first half of the year, recording an 11% increase in food aid and 115 more people experiencing homelessness, according to data released this Thursday. Of the 5,519 people supported by the AMI Foundation through its social action facilities and services in Portugal, 756 used the institution's services for the first time. AMI also assisted 673 homeless individuals, 115 of whom were new cases. Street teams provided direct support to 285 people, including 51 who were assisted for the first time, reinforcing outreach work for those in highly vulnerable situations. The foundation notes that poverty and social exclusion continue to affect the working-age population, with basic needs like food and housing remaining a daily challenge. Food aid saw an 11% increase in people supported and a 23% increase in food baskets distributed compared to the same period last year. The majority of beneficiaries are aged between 21 and 66, with 8% still requiring social support despite having employment income, as their wages are insufficient to cover essential expenses.
The foundation supported 5,519 people in the first half of the year, recording an 11% increase in food support and 115 more people experiencing homelessness.
First part of 'Investigação CM' from July 30, 2026.
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Located in garages of municipal buildings managed by Gebalis, the facility provides 90 beds and has divided political opinion: some praise the conditions, while others warn of risks to safety and dignity.
Improving grades is just the beginning. In the Padre Cruz, Vale da Amoreira, and Zambujal neighbourhoods, 90 children and young people from the 4th to the 12th grade found much more than free tutoring at the Gulbenkian Study Centres: they found time, support, confidence, and someone who believes they can go further.
The centre integrates a broad social intervention model, with resources for social support, employability, community mediation, and local services.
Luísa suffers from fibromyalgia and her husband is on medical leave. The couple has a 13-year-old son and the three have been evicted from the space where they live: a restaurant. The family has already gone through several evictions and is desperate for help.
Third part of 'Doa a Quem Doer', from July 18, 2026.
The 'Vale +' campaign is taking place at Auchan and El Corte Inglés stores. In February, the initiative provided two daily meals to 417 families for one month.
Six people staying overnight at the former Afonso Domingues School were notified this Tuesday that they must leave by July 31st. The festival organizers state that social support is the responsibility of the City Council.
The Vida e Paz Community launched a campaign today to raise 50,000 euros to support the activities of teams that provide nightly assistance to over 500 homeless people in Lisbon.
The daily cost of night patrols reaches 1,060 euros, and public funding is not keeping pace with the increase in needs. The 4th 'Feed a Patrol' campaign aims to bridge the gap.
Five proposals approved in a private executive meeting, with abstention from Chega. BE criticises the absence of the annual report on homelessness in Lisbon.
Luís Filipe Menezes announced the intention to expand the Gaia Amiga card from the current 60,000 to 80,000 beneficiaries. The income threshold is expected to rise soon from 750 to 920 euros.
A simple snack can rebuild a sense of purpose. Learn about the mission of the Vida e Paz Community and how support from Bairro Feliz ensures basic nutrition for 450 people every night.
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The campaign runs until June 26 to raise funds for the abem: Solidarity Medicine Network programme. Beneficiaries receive a card that allows them to purchase prescribed subsidised medicines at no cost at participating pharmacies.
Many Portuguese people occupy hospital beds due to a lack of social support. A controversy over where to place sun umbrellas in concession areas raises the question: have beaches ceased to be for everyone?
A reconstruction programme fully funded by the Jerónimo Martins Foundation, with a total value of 20 million euros, will begin next Monday.
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