Informação: Natércia Gaspar calls for importance of public denunciation of domestic violence offences
The Regional Director for Social Solidarity raised the awareness of society for the importance of public denunciation of domestic violence offences, stressing that "nothing justifies physical abuse," which considered a "crime under Portuguese law." Natércia Gaspar presented on Thursday a paper on “O impacto da Violência Doméstica na Criança: Estretágias de Interven&... Mais >>

Informação: Piedade Lalanda says that investing in people fights the crisis
The Regional Secretary for Social Solidarity said today in Horta that "investing in people is a way of reinforcing, strengthening and creating the conditions to fight the crisis." "At a time of crisis, it is fundamental to assist those who are most in need and one must bear in mind that the disposable income of families allows them to live with dignity in a society struggling with difficulties," ... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government committed to improving quality of life of the elderly, says Piedade Lalanda
The Regional Secretary for Social Solidarity said today in Angra do Heroísmo that the Azorean Government is committed to "improving the quality of life" of the elderly and their families. The government official recalled the reinforcement of the Regional Pension Supplement by two percent, as recently announced by the President of the Government, which will represent an overall support of 25 m... Mais >>

Informação: Renewal works in 46 houses to benefit 154 people in the Azores
The ongoing repair and renewal works of social housing in the Azores, as scheduled in the Regional Public Works Charter, comprise 46 houses and represent an investment of 286 thousand Euros that will benefit 154 people. These contracts works fall under the urban renewal of the regional housing heritage and will improve the living conditions of 46 families. The works are estimated to be completed... Mais >>

Informação: Azores contribute to White Paper on Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations
The Regional Secretariat for Social Solidarity, through the Regional Directorate for Social Solidarity, and the National Coordination Team of the European Year of Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations promote a meeting on Monday with the aim of collecting contributions for the White Paper on Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations. The initiative will take place at the Angra ... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government wants to foster adoption of good practices on gender equality
The Regional Secretariat for Social Solidarity, through the Regional Directorate for Social Solidarity, in partnership with ACEESA Association - Centre for Solidarity Economy Studies of the Atlantic is promoting information and training sessions to provide organisations and individuals with the methodologies and tools that foster the adoption of publicly recognised good practices on gender equalit... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government ensures funding to regional social institutions, says Piedade Lalanda
The Regional Secretary for Social Solidarity reiterated on Wednesday that the Government of the Azores "has never been against institutions" and "it was never its intention to reduce" their funding. In this context, the government official reminded that the Government will reinforce the amount available for cooperation agreements by one million Euros. "We will not reduce the total amount allocat... Mais >>

Informação: Government of the Azores "is on the side" of Private Social Solidarity Institutions, says Piedade Lalanda
The Regional Secretary for Social Solidarity said today that the Government of the Azores "is on the side" of Private Social Solidarity Institutions (IPSS) and of "those who in need," assuring that the Government "will neither reduce not cut the support to IPSS." Speaking in Ponta Delgada in the context of the celebrations of the World White Cane Day, promoted by Azores Office of the Portuguese A... Mais >>

Informação: New funding model for IPSS and "Santas Casas da Misericórdia" in force in 2014, said Piedade Lalanda
The Regional Secretary for Social Solidarity revealed that on Tuesday that new funding model for Private Social Solidarity Institutions (IPSS) and "Santas Casas da Misericórdia" will enter into force from January 2014. "The new model is based on the financing of services provided to the community in accordance with the number of vacancies established in the contracts between the Governme... Mais >>

Informação: Government of the Azores encourages regional schools to engage in volunteering
The Government of the Azores encouraged regional schools to engage in volunteering. This is a "challenge" that aims to raise the awareness of youngsters for volunteering as a way of becoming "the builders of a more cohesive society." The challenge was launched by the Regional Secretary for Social Solidarity. The government official spoke during the public presentation of the "Escola + Volunt&... Mais >>