The Regional Secretariat for Social Solidarity, through the Regional Directorate for Social Solidarity, will organise a programme of recreational and educational activities to celebrate the International Day of Solidarity. This initiative will be held Monday, August 31, in Ponta Delgada and is organised in partnership with several private social solidarity institutions based on São Miguel.
The event will be attended by the Regional Secretary for Social Solidarity, Andreia Cardoso. It includes various activities addressed at the elderly, youngsters and people with special needs, such as traditional games, visits to the Mobile Museum of Carlos Machado Museum, dance performances, theatre plays, and exhibition of products made as part of the solidarity economy.
These activities aim to strengthen the ideals of solidarity, promote the meeting of generations and encourage the spirit of partnership between the different social actors.
The initiative has several partner institutions: Arrisca, Cresaçor, Norte Crescente and Aurora Social, "casas do povo" of Arrifes and Capelas, Candelária Youth Association and "Casa do Gaiato" of São Miguel.