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“Link to Others”
Presentation of proposals for solving local problems detected by young people between the 7th and 12th grades, through volunteering activities. With the aim of changing social realities and, at the same time, training young people, in order to make them aware of the possibility that each one has of improving the community that surrounds them, […]
Emergency mission to support the population affected by the earthquake in Turkey/Syria
Support to the ambulance emergency teams and to the delivery of emergency primary health care services through a Mobile Emergency Clinic in northwest Syria.
Reuse of ink cartridges, toners and mobile phones
Reuse of ink cartridges, toners and mobile phones in partnership with companies licensed to manage this waste. Its reuse allows us to save natural resources essential to its manufacture (5 liters of oil for each ink cartridge or toner).
Recycling of Used Food Oils
Implementation of a national network for the collection of used cooking oil.
Economic empowerment of girls at risk and in early marriages in Cameroon
Capacity building and economic empowerment of girls at risk and in early marriages in Cameroon through support for the establishment of their own economic activities that generate income.
“Bolama Ka Pudi Pirdi Tina”
The project “Bolama Ka Pudi Pirdi Tina” (Bolama cannot lose Tina) aims to contribute to the preservation of the practice of Tina on the island of Bolama, a territory in Guinea-Bissau where AMI has been involved since 2000. Tina simultaneously designates a style of music, an instrument and a dance, constituting not only a form […]
Reinforcement of the institutional capacities of the Regional Health Directorates of Bafatá, Bolama, Gabu, Quinara and Tombali
Capacity building of regional health departments in order to implement the community health program.
AMI Concept Store
AMI Concept Store is a clothing store that sells new pieces and leftover collections, in order to create yet another funding opportunity for AMI projects. AMI Concept Store is a clothing store. It sells new pieces, collection remains that are offered to AMI by its partners, so that it can sell them and thus create […]
Emergency in Ukraine
An AMI team is in Hungary, one of the destinations for the Ukrainian population that crosses the border to escape the conflict that is ravaging their country.
“Marias” in Action: Rights, experience and dignity in times of COVID-19
Strengthening the leadership role of women in the region of Milagres, Ceará.
Food emergency in Madagascar
Emergency food support project in Toliara (Manombo commune) in southwestern Madagascar.
“Papia Ku Mi” – Promotion of Sexual Health and Reproductive Rights
Project to promote Sexual Health and Reproductive Rights among the population of the island of Bolama, in Guinea-Bissau.
AMI Christmas Mission
The AMI Christmas Mission supports families monitored by AMI who are in a situation of poverty and social exclusion in the national territory, as well as projects at an international level, in various areas of activity, from health, nutrition, education, associations, social businesses and environment.
Construction of Hospital and Health Training Institute in Bangladesh
DHARA – Development of Health & Agriculture Rehabilitation Advancement is a women-led organization based in Jessore, southwest Bangladesh, and has been working with AMI in the Health area since 2009. This project, that was started in 2017, consists in the construction of a hospital, which includes a training institute in several different areas of Health.
A friend in need is a friend indeed: please stay at home!
To help contain the spread of Coronavirus (Covid-19) amongst the most vulnerable population supported by AMI.
Solidarity Adventure
The Solidarity Adventure is a solidarity travel project from AMI which enables participants to co-finance and participate in a concrete development project in addition to performing leisure activities suggested and organized by local populations. These trips are genuine demonstrations of great cultural richness, with a mixture of beliefs, faith and ancestral rituals where adventure lovers […]
Remodeling and Enabling of the “Roberto del Río Hospital Rehabilitation Center – Auxílio Maltês” and transfer of patients in rehabilitation process
This project aims to build an integrated rehabilitation center and to provide free patient transport to the center.
Mozambique: AMI Emergency Mission
Following the passing of cyclone Idai, which struck Mozambique with one of the worst storms ever in the Southern Hemisphere, the AMI team is working in the field in collaboration with local partners.
Talk2Me — Awareness and Promotion of Good Sexual and Reproductive Health Practices in Uganda’s Refugee Camps
The Talk2Me project, funded by Camões I.P. and implemented in partnership with the CEFORD organization in Uganda, is a Humanitarian Action project that ultimately aims to improve the living conditions of the refugee population in northern Uganda.
Construction of two Canteens in Kaloufa and Gokoupleu (West and Central West of Ivory Coast)
Support for the construction of two school canteens in Ivory Coast.
Portuguese Network of Medical Assistance and Solidarity for Venezuela
This project aims to support the Portuguese community residing in Venezuela through the Luso-Venezuelan Doctors Association (ASOMELUVE) in Caracas.
Support for families in need
Fund to support economically fragile families in the payment of housing-related expenses (water, electricity, gas).
Breaking the Silence — improving menstruation management in rural Uganda
Project to raise awareness and disseminate sustainable solutions to better manage the menstrual periods of young, school-age Ugandan teenagers by breaking down taboos and promoting equal opportunity in access to education for all young people regardless of gender.
SAMPURNA – Disaster Preparedness and Management
Project to manage and mitigate damage caused by natural disasters, to be implemented in Howrah district, West Bengal, India, for a period of 3 years.
Fight against Food Insecurity (PFFI)
The project aims to improve the productivity of family farms in three communities of the Department of Bambey, facilitating access to factors of production, promoting agro-ecological practices and valorization of production.
Promotion of Sexual and Reproductive Health of Rural Women and Young Women
Education and awareness-raising project for women and young women living in the rural areas of Thiès and Diourbel, Senegal, on the issues of sexually transmitted diseases.
Health, Education and Art: a Meeting with Citizenship.
This project aims to guarantee access to health in specific specialized services in Milagres and to promote the adoption of healthy practices by the population of the municipality.
Installation of the surgical gas distribution system in the surgery service and training of service personnel at the St. Paul Ampefy-Andasibe Health Center
Installation of a surgical gas system in the operating room of St. Paul D’Ampefy-Andasibe Sanitary Center.
Porta Amiga Vila Nova de Gaia
Provide a concrete response to the needs of people in difficult situations, isolation and / or social exclusion, adapted to the precise characteristics of the Oporto population that goes to the social centre.
Porta Amiga Porto
To provide a concrete response to the needs of people in difficult situations, isolation and / or social exclusion, adapted to the precise characteristics of the Oporto population that goes to the social centre.
Porta Amiga Lisboa/Olaias
Provide a concrete response to the needs of people in difficult situations, isolation and / or social exclusion, adapted to the precise characteristics of the Lisbon population that goes to the social centre.
Porta Amiga Lisboa/Chelas
Provide a concrete response to the needs of people in difficult situations, isolation and / or social exclusion, adapted to the precise characteristics of the Lisbon population that goes to the social centre.
Porta Amiga Funchal
Provide a concrete response to the needs of people in difficult situations, isolation and / or social exclusion, adapted to the precise characteristics of the population of Madeira that goes to the centre.
Porta Amiga Coimbra
Provide a concrete response to the needs of people in difficult situations, isolation and / or social exclusion, adapted to the precise characteristics of the population of Coimbra.
Porta Amiga Cascais
Provide a concrete response to the needs of people in difficult situations, isolation and / or social exclusion, adapted to the precise characteristics of the population of Cascais that goes to the centre.
Porta Amiga Angra do Heroísmo
Provide a concrete response to the needs of people in difficult situations, isolation and / or social exclusion, adapted to the precise characteristics of the population of Terceira Island that goes to the centre.
Porta Amiga Almada
Provide a concrete response to the needs of people in difficult situations, isolation and / or social exclusion, adapted to the precise characteristics of the population of Almada that goes to the centre.
Social Exclusion Prevention Space (EPES) for adults – Lisboa / Olaias
EPES is a service whose main objective is to prevent, minimize and / or suppress the predisposing factors of situations of social exclusion, as well as to promote and develop personal, social and cultural skills.
Social Exclusion Prevention Space (EPES) for adults – Cascais
EPES is a service whose main objective is to prevent, minimize and / or suppress the predisposing factors of situations of social exclusion, as well as to promote and develop personal, social and cultural skills.
Social Exclusion Prevention Space (EPES) for Children and Young People – Vila Nova de Gaia
EPES is a service whose main objective is to prevent, minimize and / or suppress the predisposing factors of situations of social exclusion, as well as to promote and develop personal, social and cultural skills.
Social Exclusion Prevention Space (EPES) for Children and Young People – Lisbon, Chelas
EPES is a service whose main objective is to prevent, minimize and / or suppress the predisposing factors of situations of social exclusion, as well as to promote and develop personal, social and cultural skills.
Social Exclusion Prevention Space (EPES) for Children and Young People – Cascais
EPES is a service whose main objective is to prevent, minimize and / or suppress the predisposing factors of situations of social exclusion, as well as to promote and develop personal, social and cultural skills.
Street team – Oporto and Gaia
To aid the homeless population and through a multidisciplinary intervention, to respond to their needs and to prevent the definitive social exclusion in defined parishes of the Municipalities of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia.
Street team – Lisboa
To aid the homeless population remaining in the streets and, through a multidisciplinary intervention, to respond to their needs and prevent definitive social exclusion in Lisbon, from the Cais do Sodré area to Sta. Apolónia Station and / or other areas in which the need for intervention is diagnosed.
Domiciliary support – Lisbon
To provide an integrated response to the needs of people who, both by age and physical dependency, are in isolation and unable to travel to services that can support them and that live in Lisbon, in the areas of Alvalade, Arco do Cego, Arroios, Avenida de Roma, Graça, Intendente, Olaias and Penha de França.
Night shelter of Oporto
Provide temporary shelter to homeless men of working age who have the conditions for socio-professional reintegration.
Night shelter of Lisbon / Graça
Provide temporary shelter to homeless men of working age who have the conditions for socio-professional reintegration.
“Costura ponto com” – social inclusion through sewing
We aim to integrate into social and professional life, providing tools that increase employability, create one’s own job and differentiate economic means.