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Início: October 2024
End: December 2024
Beneficiaries: Population supported by AMI in Portugal and in the World
ODS:
Whether it’s Spring, Summer, Autumn, or Winter, at AMI, it’s Christmas all year round!
By supporting our Christmas campaign, you are helping to fund the social support of a family throughout the year, because vulnerability doesn’t choose months or seasons, and those in need of help can’t wait until December.
The Social Support provided at our Porta Amiga centers in Portugal is a process that requires a rigorous social diagnosis, close cooperation with beneficiaries, and continuous social evaluation tailored to each person’s needs, promoting their social well-being.
In just the first half of 2024, our social services supported 6,772 people in situations of social vulnerability. Of these, 1,188 sought AMI’s support for the first time, representing a 5% increase compared to the same period last year. AMI’s Street Teams supported 309 homeless people, a 24% increase compared to the first half of 2023.
Our mission continues from January to December, whether in Portugal or around the world.
Throughout 2023:
- We supported 11,138 people in Portugal;
- We worked with 1,350 homeless people;
- We distributed more than 6,000 food baskets to families supported by our social facilities in Portugal;
- In our social facilities and through Domiciliary Care, more than 170,000 meals were served;
- 90 out of 323 people supported by AMI’s employment support offices found work;
- Our international projects directly benefited over 20,000 people in 14 countries;
- We planted 7,000 trees in the Leiria Pine Forest, collected 24 tons of X-rays, and recycled 6,431 liters of used cooking oil.
All of this was only possible thanks to the generosity, commitment and dedication of all our donors, volunteers, partners and teams.
How can I contribute?
You can support AMI by choosing one of the following projects that make up the Christmas AMI Mission:
You can also offer a Christmas Solidarity Voucher:
You can also contribute to the AMI Christmas Mission through the initiatives carried out by our partners.
To find out more about these initiatives, send us an email to [email protected]
Ambassador of AMI Christmas Mission
This mission is sponsored by the actor Diogo Mesquita, ambassador of this initiative for the 7th consecutive year.
“Before being an actor and before my name, I am a human being. Because I have a professional responsibility for changing mentalities and acculturation of a society, it makes perfect sense to join AMI, which contributes every day in a practical way to the awareness and change of attitude of all of us, branding with hope and love every human being. That is why AMI came into existence in my life. For working with people for people, and from heart to hearts.”
Diogo Mesquita, Ambassador of AMI’s Christmas Mission
Previous campaigns
Several companies have supported these families through the financing or donation of products for the creation of the Christmas hampers and parties at AMI’s Porta Amiga Centers and the promotion of leisure and social moments for our beneficiaries.
Testimonials
“We believe that one of the components of a company’s success is its ability to improve the society in which it operates. 5 years ago, InnoWave Technologies decided to take a decisive step in this direction, looking for partnerships that would help us to understand how the Christmas of the most impoverished families could improve. At the first meeting with AMI, it was clear that what we take for granted, a family Christmas surrounded by gifts and food, is not as common as we think. Having this perception, it became impossible not to want to be involved. After 5 years, it is part of our Christmas to help with a small contribution, through the delivery of food items, some gifts and also in the direct involvement of some of our employees. In this way we hope that in their personal lives they will also be involved in these causes and that they will pass the word on to others. Only with global awareness can this reality be changed. What did we gain in return? A smile is invaluable.”
Tiago Gomes, Senior Consultant — InnoWave Tecnologies, partner since the 1st Edition of the Christmas AMI Mission
“Participating in the Christmas baskets initiative and involving all employees in distributing these offers to families allows Maxdata to share its success with those who need it most, contributing to the development of a spirit of solidarity, so necessary for our fulfillment as individuals.”
Mónica Teixeira, MaxData Quality Director, partner since the III Christmas AMI Mission
“Thank you for the basket, and this help is very important, I have my son unemployed and only my daughter-in-law works, this is also for them …”
Ana, 67 years old
“So, my husband is already going to make cod in his own way, he helps a lot and knows how to make a good dish of cod with potatoes… but the little ones just look at the cakes… you know, Dr., this year I have my grandchildren spend Christmas with me, they will be happy with these sweets…”
Maria Lurdes, 79 years old
“This Christmas will be tastier, so I already have cod for everyone at home, there are 5 of us this Christmas… and thanks for the olive oil for the cabbages that I’m going to get from the market, the cheapest, but they are good.”
Anabela, 55 years old
“It was the only gift I received this year was yours… you always remember me… and you always give such good things!”
Carlos B., 39 years old
Campaign materials
Christmas Mission – Campaign Poster (PDF – 4,51Mb)
Partners network
The Christmas hampers and distributed presents represent an important aid to the most vulnerable families and were only possible to raise thanks to the support and generosity of donors, volunteers and companies.
If you also want to be part of this mission, send us an email to [email protected]
