The Government of the Azores, through the Regional Directorate for Youth, will join the Ponta Delgada and Angra do Heroísmo Nursing Schools in the celebration of Children’s Day, promoting the “Red Nose” Operation that takes place from May 31 to June 3, 2010.
The initiative is organised by Mark Mekelburg, also known as Dr. P.P.P. Popcorn and will be held on the islands of São Miguel and Terceira with the purpose of providing hospitalised children with a moment of joy.
In addition, this initiative also includes a series of workshops addressed at companies, schools, healthcare professionals, governmental organisations and NGOs which work for the benefit of youngsters and children on a daily basis with the purpose of encouraging their creativity and imagination.
By supporting these initiatives, the Government of the Azores reinforces one of the goals defined by the Azorean youth policies which aim to promote an active and responsible citizenship.