New Projects

Project: Tavira Integra + 
Dynamizing Entity: Fundação Irene Rolo 
Partner Entity : Tavira Municipality 
Start date : ​September 15, 2021 
End date: December 31, 2022 
Funding Sources : Fundo para o Asilo, Migração e a Integração – FAMI e Alto Comissariado para as Migrações, I.P. 

Project goals:
- Contribute to the development of local diagnosis of the immigrant population ;
- Promote the harmonious social and professional integration of the immigrant community in the municipality of Tavira;
- To empower the immigrant population to exercise full citizenship; 
- To promote reading and writing skills in Portuguese language; 
- To reduce the negative images and stereotypes associated with the immigrant community;
- Sensitize the business community to prevent and combat the abuse and employment of foreigners in irregular situations; 
- Promote the associative movement among the immigrant population.

Planned Activities :
- Dynamization of sports and/or cultural activities;
- Creation of an informative guide about the various public and private services in several areas (employment, social action, health, education, security, etc.);
- Creation of a video to inform the immigrant population about the history, heritage and traditions of the municipality;
- Creation of a multidisciplinary working group;
- Dynamization of thematic workshops in areas such as: health care, hygiene, road safety, employability, recognition and validation of professional and academic skills, gastronomy, among others; 
- Dynamization of theoretical/practical sessions that promote the acquisition of Portuguese language reading and writing skills;
- Participation in city fairs. As part of these participations, a parade of flags of the countries of origin of the immigrant population in the county will be organized;  
- Creation and dissemination of a short film about the immigrant cultures present in the municipality;
- Organization of a photographic exhibition in a place of public access in the city, allusive to the experiences of the immigrant population in the municipality; 
- To hold awareness/information sessions with the business community in order to provide them with pertinent information about hiring immigrants, the risks associated with illegal immigration, among others.