Information: Regional Government presents Regional Strategy to Combat Poverty and Social Exclusion in December
The Regional Government will hold a public session to present the proposal for a Regional Strategy to Combat Poverty and Social Exclusion in Ponta Delgada on December 11. The session will take place at Roberto Ivens Basic Education School. It will be attended by various institutions, associations, organisations and citizens that have participated in the pre-consultation of the civil society held ... more >>

Information: Parental Education Programme provided training to 140 participants on the islands of Faial and Pico
The Parental Education Programme designated as "More Family, More Youth" is an initiative promoted by the Government of the Azores, through the Regional Secretariat for Social Solidarity. It has covered 140 participants in the editions held on the islands of Faial and Pico throughout this year. Aimed at parental figures and caregivers of children and young people between the ages of 9 and 18, ... more >>

Information: Azorean Government promotes seminar on Children's Rights
The Regional Secretariat for Social Solidarity, through the Azores Commissioner's Office for Childhood, promotes a seminar under the theme "Family conflict, rupture and alienation" on November 20. The initiatives marks the 28th anniversary of the Convention on Children's Rights. The initiative counts on the participation of several professionals of recognised merit in the areas of Law and Family I... more >>

Information: Andreia Cardoso says Plan and Budget for 2018 respond to commitments made to families and institutions
The Regional Secretary for Social Solidarity stated in Horta that the purpose of the plan presented in the proposed Budget for 2018 is "to fulfil the commitments taken," highlighting those considered to be the four main axes that structure investments in Social Solidarity. Andreia Cardoso spoke to the media after being heard at the Committee on Social Affairs of the Legislative Assembly, stressin... more >>

Information: Government of the Azores promotes initiative to raise awareness about Internet dangers
The Regional Secretariat for Social Solidarity, through the Azores Social Security Institute, is promoting an awareness campaign on "Internet Hazards" in Ribeira Grande. The initiative is developed in partnership with "Casa do Povo" of Maria and will be conducted by PSP (Public Security Police). It aims to provide advice and raise the awareness of the population for a responsible, critical and saf... more >>

Information: Government's Regional Strategy to Combat Poverty and Exclusion moves forwards for public consultation
The Regional Secretary for Social Solidarity presented in Povoação the main guidelines about the Regional Strategy to Combat Poverty and Social Exclusion, announcing that the document will be submitted to a public consultation process "during next November." Andreia Cardoso spoke at the end of a visit to the day nursery of Maria Isabel do Carmo Medeiros Foundation. Following a hearing pr... more >>

Information: Remodelling works of Mãe de Deus Home nearly concluded, says Andreia Cardoso
The Regional Secretary for Social Solidarity visited in Ponta Delgada the remodelling works of the day nursery and shelter of Mãe de Deus Home, an investment supported by the Government of the Azores amounting to more than one million Euros. During the visit, she took the opportunity to announce that the works will be completed "soon." The ongoing remodelling works, which are in the final pha... more >>

Information: Azorean families benefited from 2.4 million Euros in the rehabilitation of degraded housing throughout the Region
The Regional Secretary for Social Solidarity revealed today that, since the beginning of the legislative period, the Government has already invested 2.4 million Euros in the rehabilitation of the Region's housing stock. Andreia Cardoso stated that the Regional Secretariat for Social Solidarity, through the Regional Directorate for Housing, "is implementing or has already implemented support measu... more >>

Information: Government of the Azores to maintain support measures for the recovery of degraded housing, says Andreia Cardoso
The Government of the Azores allocated today support for the rehabilitation of degraded housing and termite-affected housing to 27 families residing in the municipalities of Angra do Heroísmo and Praia da Vitória, a public investment of nearly 340 thousand Euros. The Regional Secretary for Social Solidarity, who presided over the ceremony, highlighted the Regional Government's intention... more >>

Information: Government of the Azores allocates half a million Euros for the recovery of degraded housing on São Miguel
The Regional Secretary for Social Solidarity signed today in Ponta Delgada a document awarding support for the recovery of degraded housing and homes affected by termites as well as for the construction of dwellings. This measure implemented by the Azorean Government covers 33 households and represents an investment over half a million Euros. Andreia Cardoso said the recently authorised support,... more >>