Lisbon program helped over 350,000 residents
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The Comunidades em Ação program in the Lisbon Metropolitan Area (AML) of Portugal will be the subject of a meeting this Thursday after helping more than 350,000 people in disadvantaged communities.
The program invested 120 million euros into the region and completed around 650 social inclusion projects. Emanuel Costa, first secretary of the AML, stated the program had a significant impact but acknowledged ongoing needs due to the dynamic nature of society.
The program addressed several areas across the 18 municipalities of the AML, including the environment, education, social services, health, culture, employment, and local economies. Investments included the 3.3 million euro redevelopment of the Alves Redol neighborhood in Barreiro and a 2.9 million euro intervention on the Santa Clara road in Lisbon. The initiative also funded the construction and renovation of schools, sports complexes like the 4.5 million euro Milharado Complex in Mafra, and health facilities.
Beyond infrastructure, the program supported cultural spaces, job training, and local community outreach. Despite its success, officials emphasize that continued investment in disadvantaged areas is crucial, as the work of combating poverty and social exclusion is not finished. Thursday’s meeting will showcase the program’s results and discuss future steps toward a more socially cohesive territory.
