Humanitarian aid news in Portugal

Earthquakes in Venezuela. Portuguese mission base to be located in Catia la Mar, La Guaira

Cascais ensures that support for Ukraine will continue

Strengthening cooperation and friendship between Cascais and Ukraine, specifically with the sister cities of Bucha and Irpin, was the focus of a meeting held on October 29 between Cascais Mayor Nuno Piteira Lopes and Vsevolod Chentsov, Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration, on the sidelines of the Estoril Conferences. During the meeting, the Ukrainian official praised Cascais for being among the first cities to provide humanitarian aid, medical supplies, and support for refugees fleeing the war. Mayor Nuno Piteira Lopes reaffirmed the municipality's long-term commitment, highlighting existing twinning agreements and the one million euros allocated for rebuilding schools. The discussion also covered youth exchange programs and plans for future cooperation. Mayor Lopes expressed his dedication to the ongoing relationship, stating that just as Cascais is 'for life,' the bond with Ukraine is a permanent commitment.

Rehabilitation centre in Ourém has already received 50 wounded Ukrainian soldiers

The latest group will remain until the 21st, after which they will return to Ukraine.

Venezuela. Portuguese people continue to face the challenge of rebuilding homes, businesses and lives

The Sociedade de Beneficência Damas Portuguesas (SBDP) has warned that, four months after the double earthquake that devastated homes and businesses, the Portuguese community in Venezuela faces the challenge of rebuilding not only infrastructure, but also lives.

Portugal reaffirms commitment to support Venezuela until full recovery following double earthquake

The double earthquake on June 24 caused severe damage to infrastructure, injuries, and fatalities across seven states in Venezuela.

Ukrainian military personnel arrive in Portugal for recovery and rehabilitation programme

A small group of Ukrainian military have arrived in Portugal for a recovery and rehabilitation programme, run out of a specially converted centre in Ourém, the world’s first ‘Support Centre The post Ukrainian military personnel arrive in Portugal for recovery and rehabilitation programme appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Ukrainian military personnel arrive in Portugal for recovery and rehabilitation programme

A group of Ukrainian soldiers has arrived in Portugal to participate in a specialised recovery and rehabilitation programme.

Wounded Ukrainian soldiers arrive in Portugal for rehabilitation in Ourém

A group of injured Ukrainian military personnel has arrived in Portugal to undergo rehabilitation treatment in the municipality of Ourém.

Região de Leiria3 Oct

Building peace: working to bring back Ukrainian children, detained civilians and prisoners of war

Bringing them back home is a humanitarian imperative and an essential component of any peace process. It is about building trust and laying the foundations for a just, lasting and dignified peace, write the heads of the diplomatic missions of Ukraine, Norway and Canada in Portugal.

Portugal with UNHCR goes from 1,500 to over 26,000 donors in two years

The number of donors supporting the UNHCR in Portugal has increased significantly over the past two years.

Vulnerability of Portuguese citizens worsened after earthquake

At least 138 Portuguese citizens and people of Portuguese descent died in the double earthquake on 24 June. The community is ageing and the number of people in need has increased, but the atmosphere is one of solidarity.

Earthquake victims in Venezuela thank Portuguese support, but needs persist

The local situation “has been extremely tragic, with some having lost everything, including their relatives.”

Medicines and food collected in Portugal arrive in Venezuela

Supplies gathered in Portugal have reached Venezuela to provide humanitarian aid.

HealthNews20 Sept

First containers of humanitarian aid collected in Portugal arrive in La Guaira, Venezuela

Two of ten containers carrying nearly 240 tonnes of humanitarian aid collected by various Portuguese non-governmental organizations have arrived in the state of La Guaira, Venezuela. The aid, which includes food, medicine, and personal hygiene items, will be distributed locally by Portuguese and Venezuelan associations to those affected by the June earthquakes. The operation was a joint effort involving several organizations, including Venexos and AADEM, with shipments sent from Lisbon and the Port of Leixões.

First containers with humanitarian aid collected in Portugal arrive in Venezuela

The initial shipment of humanitarian supplies gathered in Portugal has reached Venezuela.

First containers with humanitarian aid collected in Portugal arrive in La Guaira

Two of the 10 containers containing nearly 240 tonnes of humanitarian aid collected jointly by several Portuguese non-governmental organisations have arrived in the state of La Guaira, Venezuela, and will be distributed locally by Portuguese and Venezuelan associations.

First containers with humanitarian aid collected in Portugal arrive in La Guaira

The arrival was confirmed by Jesus Testa, spokesperson for Venexos, one of the associations involved in the operation.

Portugal sends second donation of medicines to Venezuela following June earthquakes

The Portuguese government has dispatched a second shipment of medical supplies to Venezuela to assist in the aftermath of the earthquakes that occurred in June.

HealthNews19 Sept

Portugal sends 3 tonnes of medicine to Venezuela

The Portuguese government has dispatched 3 tonnes of medical supplies to assist Venezuela.

Notícias ao Minuto18 Sept

Portuguese NGO Oikos completes distribution of humanitarian aid to Portuguese-Venezuelans affected by earthquakes

During the mission, which began on September 1st, Oikos distributed nearly 200,000 euros in 3,171 kits containing educational materials and family hygiene supplies.

Venezuela. Oikos concludes humanitarian aid distribution

The Portuguese NGO Oikos has concluded its mission to distribute humanitarian aid to Portuguese-Venezuelans affected by the earthquake on 24 June in Venezuela. More than three thousand kits were distributed.

Association distributes 240 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Venezuela collected in Portugal

An organisation has delivered 240 tonnes of humanitarian supplies to Venezuela, which were gathered through donations in Portugal.

dnoticias.pt7 Sept

Earthquake: Association sends humanitarian aid to Venezuela

The 10 containers sent contain food, medicine, personal hygiene products, and surgical supplies. Seven containers departed from Lisbon and the other three from the Port of Leixões.

Portuguese association distributes over 200 tonnes of humanitarian aid in Venezuela following earthquakes

This involves 10 containers, 7 of which departed from Lisbon and 3 from the Port of Leixões.

Association distributes humanitarian aid collected in Portugal

An organization is distributing humanitarian supplies that were gathered within Portugal.

Venezuela/Earthquake: Association distributes humanitarian aid collected in Portugal

An association is distributing humanitarian aid gathered in Portugal to those affected by the earthquake in Venezuela.

Executive Digest7 Sept

AMI extends support mission in Venezuela for two months

According to the latest updated report released by the authorities, 6,509 people have died and 226,696 injured have been treated in Venezuelan hospitals following the earthquakes.

Immigrants in Portugal prepare aid for those affected by flooding in Nepal

There is a Portuguese citizen among the missing