Lisboa

The Lisbon Zoo combines conservation, education and environmental awareness. It offers educational experiences about fauna and ecosystems, promoting animal protection and the development of critical consciousness in its visitors.

The LIGA Foundation supports the education of children and young people with physical and social dysfunctions, offering specialized therapeutic and pedagogical resources through collaborations with schools, families and local agents, promoting their inclusion and academic success.

In 2002, the Lisbon Youth Department launched a youth literary contest to combat functional illiteracy, promoting the creative production of young people between 15 and 30 years old in the city of Lisbon.

This experience seeks to involve educators, students and teachers in the promotion of citizenship and rights, especially of children, through a collaborative network of schools and institutions with debates and activities.

The “Volunteer Pool in Ajuda” project seeks to complement social services for older people, through a network of trained volunteers who provide home support, improving their socio-affective well-being and accessibility to care.

The “University of the Third Age” of the Ajuda district promotes the active participation of older people, offering courses and cultural activities that combat isolation and improve their quality of life, promoting continuous learning.

In 1986, Lisbon created the School of Paving Stones to preserve the art of paving streets. Despite training efforts, the lack of professionals and disinterest in this profession complicate its continuity.

The Lisbon City Council created the Youth Multimedia Bus to offer access to technologies to vulnerable young people, reinforcing their formal education and increasing their professional skills through itinerant training.