Cruz  Vermelha, Red Cross, Portugal
Created in 1865 along with several other nations, the Red Cross in Portugal works daily for those in great need due to active conflict, natural disasters and other catastrophic events such as disease outbreaks. Not only there to assist in Europe, but worldwide, the workers and volunteers are the crucial component to ensure that the Red Cross can provide aid for those who rely on them. Committed to alleviating suffering and maintaining dignity for all, the organisation never stops working for humanity. If you think you have any skills that could be of use, and you want to devote your free time to supporting people in need throughout the community, then get in touch via the website and the volunteer registration form. The Red Cross believe in helping all those involved to develop further, so training and collaboration is a big part of getting stuck in. You will meet new friends, learn a range of skills and make a real difference to peoples’ lives, which is a pretty wonderful way to start off 2025.
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UNICEF Portugal
Part of the United Nations specialising in supporting children in need across the world, UNICEF has been operating since the 50s in over 190 countries. Relying completely on donations and grants from governments, the group is most active at the ground level, working constantly on the mission of supporting the humanitarian rights of children.

Known for their large-scale projects in the community for childhood development, health and education, UNICEF offer help in person as well as through the website. A huge selection of learning opportunities and manuals are available on a range of topics for anyone invested in helping young people around them.

If you are interested in going a step further and volunteering then UNICEF recruits via the United Nations Volunteer Programme. Bear in mind this is a huge commitment, as you can opt in to be deployed across the world. You can get in touch with your local committee to find something a bit closer to home, or why not organise a family fun day to raise funds for UNICEF and get your children learning how important it is to donate our time to a worthy cause?
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AHDPA
The Humanitarian Association for Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s Patients of Quarteira was created in 1998 by Mr Vitor de Sousa, and the day centre which offers support and guidance to those affected opened in 2018. Located in Vila Sol, the charity is working on expanding the day centre in order to accommodate more guests. Their mission statement is to provide help for family and carers, as well as those suffering with a range of neurological difficulties. The AHDPA strive to support those who need an extra hand coping with daily tasks and issues, as well as being a friendly and welcoming environment for all those who may be seeing a loved one struggle with a diagnosis.

Offering a fantastic weekly programme of events for day visitors, the centre focuses on rehabilitation and care. If you have someone in your life who is affected by one of these diseases and want to offer your help, then have a look at the website. You can make financial donations, create a fundraising page via Facebook, or perhaps come up with your own unique way of getting family and friends involved to raise some cash.

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