Latest news and stories about solidarity in Portugal for expats and residents.
Until April 17, the Caram Portugal association is mobilising Lebanese restaurants in Lisbon for a solidarity initiative. Called 'Dine & Donate', a portion of the proceeds from meals at participating restaurants will go towards helping those displaced by the war in Lebanon, who now number over a million. It is eating to help.
“I set up the speaker, they play drums, sing, and then I put all the pieces of the puzzle together”: Tatanka, from The Black Mamba, headed to northern Mozambique with photographer and director Arlindo Camacho for an awareness campaign by Helpo, an NGO chaired by Selma Uamusse that develops education, nutrition, and maternal and child health projects for vulnerable communities. BLITZ shows you photos and videos of the ‘construction’ of an anthem.
The local Pombal Solidário fund is 'a financial instrument of civil society, for solidarity support, which has been in preparation for about a month', stated the Mayor.
Almost a century after debuting in service to the community with the Children's Seaside Colony in Estoril, the current foundation has a new project that combines tourism with solidarity.
DDB Portugal has created the digital solidarity campaign 'Tetos' (Roofs) to support the reconstruction of the SOS Animal Sanctuary, located in the Santarém area, which was recently destroyed by storms. The campaign calls for contributions to this cause in a simple and immediate way, with donations via MB Way. It will also be amplified by influencers.
The passage of storm Kristin and the devastation it left in various regions of the country serve, in this episode of “The Beauty of Small Things”, as a starting point for an urgent reflection by Lídia Jorge on collective vulnerability and the response capacity of Portuguese society. Listen to the interview with Bernardo Mendonça.
This concert - East-West - like Les Routes de l’Esclavage, seems to respond to a very clear ethical and political concern. Savall believes that ancient music can be a tool for peace and not just a symbolic gesture. The concert features representatives from very different cultures, including musicians like David Mayoral, who comes from historical music. Savall highlights the natural dialogue between medieval music and Eastern music due to their shared modal and monodic systems. He reflects on his project initiated in 2017 to help musicians from migrant backgrounds, emphasizing the importance of dialogue, peace, and respect for other cultures through music. He also discusses the historical context of European music and the need to remember the past, particularly regarding the legacy of slavery. Savall expresses that music serves as a powerful means to connect with history and emotions, advocating for a broader understanding of cultural exchanges in music.
A wave of solidarity for the victims of storm Kristin in Alcácer do Sal led António Antunes to donate goods after watching a CMTV report on the scene.
Well-known figures in Portugal are helping those in need and calling for everyone's effort.
Initiatives to raise donations demonstrate the integration of the immigrant community and reinforce bonds of solidarity in times of crisis.
Jessica Athayde, Carolina Loureiro, and António Raminhos are among the names that have come together in a wave of solidarity sweeping the country to respond to the devastation caused by a series of violent storms.
The actress gave an account that reflects not only the scale of the tragedy but also the spirit of solidarity.
Pope Leo XIV has sent a message of solidarity to the people of Portugal following the impact of Storm Kristin.
At 23, student Gonçalo Monteiro set out on a journey that lasted more than five months. He visited the PALOP (Portuguese-speaking African countries), where he has family roots, and took part in solidarity initiatives.
