How does the Mensagem touch your life? Whether during breakfast, uncovering a story you never knew existed next door, or through the guided tours we organize, revealing yet another mystery of Lisbon. In addition to the books we publish, we ponder: how many lives can a newspaper truly touch and even change? What impact can we already account for from the journalism we practice, aimed at transforming our city for the better?
Every year, we measure this impact: the lives and places that have transformed directly through our joint efforts.
In 2024
In 2023
In 2022
Examples of stories and their impact:
Young cyclists using Gira and scooters before age 18 are illegal. How to resolve this?
This report led to an expansion of the system to include young people starting from age 16.
A public bathhouse changed the lives of residents in Beato by restoring dignity through access to baths.
Following this report, there was an influx of donations from individuals and companies to the Viver Melhor association in Beato, where this bathhouse operates.
Residents in Belém and Alcântara want to transform a forgotten alley.
Inspired by the story of neighbors wanting to revitalize an alley, Pedro Flores from Fundação Minerva challenged second-year Design students to propose solutions. We share the results here.
Immigrants living as illegal residents in their birth country, Portugal.
We shed light on the stories of men and women born in Lisbon who have never been granted Portuguese nationality, despite living here their entire lives. This report attracted interest from lawyers eager to assist these citizens, and some have been called to testify in the Assembly of the Republic.
New bus stops in Lisbon leave passengers waiting in the dark (and with more insecurity).
The story about new bus stops lacking lighting sparked a debate in the Lisbon City Council, prompting action: several stops gained lighting and became safer.
The journalism that Mensagem de Lisboa does connects communities, shares untold stories, and changes lives. While advertising used to fund journalism, that territory now belongs to large platforms. If you appreciate what we do and believe in its importance, support us with your contribution.
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