Information: Regional Meeting of National Commissions for the Protection of Children and Youth in Ponta Delgada
The Regional Secretariat for Labour and Social Solidarity, through the Azores Institute for Social Development(IDSA), promotes the Meeting of the Commissions for the Protection of Children and Youth at the Regional Civil Engineering Laboratory next Thursday, July 12, at 9:30 AM. The official opening ceremony scheduled for 10 AM was presided over by Ana Paula Marques, Regional Secretary for Labou... more >>

Information: Ana Paula Marques highlights qualification and vocational training policies in the Azores
The Regional Secretary for Labour and Social Solidarity stressed today the vocational training and professional qualification policies undertaken by the Government of the Azores, considering them as "fundamental" for improving employability. Speaking at the opening of the "Feira de Emprego: Profissionais de Futuro" (Employment Fair: Professionals with Future) in Vila Franca, which she attende... more >>

Information: Solidarity race "Active Generations" on the island of Faial
The Regional Secretariat for Labour and Social Solidarity, through the Azores Institute for Social Development (IDSA), promotes the solidarity race "Active Generations" on the island of Faial on June 30. This initiative is addressed at the public in general, regardless of the age group. The event was organised by Faial Resource Centre for Social Emergency Support (CRAES) and will take place at A... more >>

Information: Government improves housing conditions for 28 families on S. Miguel
The Government of the Azores will improve the housing conditions of 28 households on the island of S. Miguel under the programme for the renewal of degraded housing. An investment over 401, 000 Euros, the new support measures were allocated today by the Regional Secretary for Labour and Social Solidarity, Ana Paula Marques during a ceremony held at the premises of the Regional Directorate for Ho... more >>

Information: Government presents Intervention Guide on the Impact of Marital Violence on Children and Youngsters
The Government of the Azores presented today the Intervention Guide on the Impact of Marital Violence on Children and Youngsters, an innovative programme that aims to become "a tool for the implementation of good practices" in the fight against domestic violence on minors and the breaking cycles of violence. "Our concern is to combat the crime of domestic violence and promote the recovery of vic... more >>

Information: Government supports renewal of houses on the island of Graciosa
The Government of the Azores will improve the housing conditions of eight households on the island of Graciosa, under the programmes for the renewal of degraded housing. An investment over 115,000 Euros, the new support measured were allocated today by the Regional Secretary for Labour and Social Solidarity, Ana Paula Marques, on the island of Graciosa, where the Government's statutory visit is ... more >>

Information: Azorean youngsters participate in the national street football championship
The Azores will be represented at the National Street Football Championship 2012 with a team composed of eight players who participated in the "Street Football 2012" tournament, an initiative promoted by the Regional Secretariat for Labour and Social Solidarity, through the Azores Institute for Social Development, on May 24 and 25. The national championship will be held in Beja on July 19-22. Th... more >>

Information: Regional Government regulates law to avoid illegal operation of social equipments
The Government of the Azores, through the Regional Secretariat for Labour and Social Solidarity, has regulated the Installation and Operation Scheme of Social Support in order to prevent social equipments from operating illegally in the Azores. In compliance with the regional Social Work Code (CASA), the operation of new social support services and/or equipments is subject to previous approval o... more >>

Information: Government of the Azores promotes exhibition on accessible technologies
The Regional Secretariat for Labour and Social Solidarity, through the Azores Institute for Social Development (IDSA), promotes an exhibition to raise awareness and promote the access of people with special needs to new the technologies at Lagoa Secondary School, São Miguel Island, on June 5 from 9 AM to 4:30 PM. Being addressed at students and teachers from that school, the exhibition p... more >>

Information: Government provides plots for community gardens in Arrifes
Residents of Milagres and Piedade Jovem Neighbourhoods in Arrifes may apply for a competition intended to award 70 plots for community gardens. The information was provided today by the Regional Secretary for Labour and Social Solidarity during the signing of the consignment record for the constructions works for the implementation of infrastructures in this neighbourhood. According to the gov... more >>