Life-Saving Initiatives and Community Projects
A life-saving drop in Aljezur, a home visit program in Portimão, and projects fostering creativity among youth and adults were highlighted at the VIII Meeting of Municipal Leaders in the Algarve. This event focused on digitalization, environment, and entrepreneurship, showcasing projects that make a difference in local communities.
The event took place on March 7 at the Cineteatro São Brás in São Brás de Alportel. For the first time, different Juntas de Freguesia (parish councils) presented their projects under the theme “Valuing the Freguesias and Local Power.”
João Carlos Simões, regional coordinator of ANAFRE Algarve, noted that the interest from the freguesias exceeded expectations, leading to a limit of ten presentations. He emphasized that these projects involve small investments but have a huge impact on their communities, promoting equality of opportunities, inclusion, and skills development.
Simões also highlighted that these initiatives are tailored to meet the specific needs of each community, fostering a sense of belonging among residents. He stressed the critical role of municipalities in supporting these initiatives, especially as many current leaders cannot run again due to term limits.
The meeting also introduced a new communication strategy for ANAFRE Algarve, including the activation of new Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn pages to serve all freguesias in the region. An annual magazine will also be published to promote the work of individual councils.
In closing, José Apolinário, president of CCDR Algarve, urged local leaders to advocate for cohesion policy, emphasizing that it transcends party lines and is crucial for improving quality of life. Jorge Veloso, president of ANAFRE's board, praised the innovative nature of the meeting and the commitment of local leaders to their communities.
Presented Projects
Under the theme of “Valuing the Freguesias and Local Power,” here are the ten projects presented:
- ‘O PT vai a Casa’ – JF de Portimão, Maria da Luz Nunes
- ‘Ferragudo Digital’ – JF de Ferragudo, Luís Alberto
- ‘Férias Desportivas’ — JF de Pechão, Paulo Salero
- ‘Quarto Minguante – Clubes de Teatro do 1.º ciclo’ — UF Querença, Tôr e Benafim, Margarida Correia
- ‘Recolha de Águas Pluviais em Escolas’ – UF Faro, Bruno Lage
- ‘Dinamização do Espaço Comunidade’ – JF de São Brás de Alportel, João Rosa
- ‘USO – Universidade Sénior de Olhão’ – JF de Olhão, Rui Gabriel
- ‘Gabinete de Apoio ao Emprego e ao Empreendedorismo’ — JF de Vila Real de Santo António, Valentim Santos
- ‘Projeto GOTA’ – JF de Aljezur, Eugénio Arez
- Candidatura Nacional do ‘Bolo de Tacho’ — JF de Monchique, José Gonçalo
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