impact portugal
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Portugal is one of the oldest countries in the world and if before we were known by our prodigious sailors and being the longest-lived European colonial empire (lasting for over 600 years!), now we are worldwide recognized by our Football Players, great touristic destination and by the excellent food, weather and growing exporting economy.
Spending 6 weeks in Portugal will be the best experience of your life! Being Lisbon the heart of Portugal, this is the best destination for your summer. Here are some reasons why you will love it!
Welcome to Impact Portugal!
Reasons to visit Lisbon
It's gorgeous.
From the wide, tree-lined Avenida deLiberdade, to the brightly painted houses inBaixa and Alfama, to the majestic arches inTerreiro de Paço (Lisbon's sprawling centralsquare), Lisbon's streets are filled withwhimsy, romance, and vibrancy. Don't forgetto look down as you stroll: ornate tilework, aPortuguese trademark, adorn a number ofthe city's sidewalks.
It’s perfect for
beach lovers. Lisbon is one of the few major European citiesto be surrounded by beaches. Hop the train toEstoril (35 mins) or Cascais (40 mins,pictured), but beware of the crowds—thesebeaches are popular with tourists and localsalike. Less busy, but also slightly further afield,lies Praia de Adraga, one of the most beautifulbeaches in all of Europe.
The nightlife is bustling.
Lisbon is well known for its happening and inexpensivenightlife. For bars, head to the Bairro Alto district—itsstreets are densely packed with hotspots. The areasaround the Cais do Sodré and Largo de Santos are rifewith discos. And for a more old school vibe, hit up aFado club in the Alfama district. Fado, a type oftraditional Portuguese folk music popular in Lisbon, istuneful, though decidedly morose.
It’s great to travel.Our wonderful location makes iteasy to be in any of the otherEuropean capital just in a fewhours.
Sintra is
less than
an hour
away.
You can't visit Lisbon without making a daytrip to the municipality of Sintra. Sintra is a 45-minute train ride outside of the city, home to a UNESCO-listed complex of now-uninhabited former royal palaces. Pro tip: While there are at least five major palaces to see, those short on time would do well by only visiting two, the Sintra National Palace and the Pena National Palace. You can get a combined ticket for entry to both for about €20.
People are amazing.
Portugues are well-known for their hospitality! We are a very warm and welcoming nation.
The food is delicous.
Portuguese cuisine is a seafood lover's dream.The country’s proximity to the Atlantic Oceanmanifests in a menu heavy on fish dishes.Traditional eats like bacalhau and amêijoas àbulhão pato (clams in white wine sauce) are asubiquitous as they are tasty. Head to the famousrestaurant Cervejaria Ramiro to get your fill ofthe best seafood Lisbon has to offer. For a sweettreat, grab a pastéis de nata (custard tart).
The culture is very rich.Lisbon is a very historic city, with lots of monuments and museums. In addition to this, Lisbon is currently hosting quite interesting events, such as Rock in Rio Lisboa, international music festival Nos Alive, Lisbon Fashion Week, Art & Film Festivals, MarchasPopulares, among many others.
Coming to Lisbon will also be an amazing experience as you will have a direct impact on Portuguese society. We are currently going through
some serious issues in which you can leave your mark and help contribute for a better country and quality life for those who live in
Portugal. You can do all this at the same time you develop yourself and have a life-changing experience!
What are you waiting for? Come and Impact Portugal!
AgeingPortugal is one of the most aged countries in the EU: 20% of the Portuguese
population is more than 65 years old. This is a serious problem because they are
left alone by their families (60% of the elderly population lives abandoned) and
are very lonely. Elderly people aren’t able to do their chores and 40% admit to
need some support, but most of them don’t have access to specialised help.
Plus, they have serious money problems and they often can’t afford medication,
being that 9,9% of Portuguese elderly people are below the poverty index.
The increasing rate of elderly population in Portugal is a reality,
therefore it is needed to provide these people an Active Ageing.
We need to improve their life quality, giving them health,
security and social participation opportunities. Project Ativa
arises in this context, providing a generational and cultural
exchange to young people, in programs of sociocultural
animation. It is intended that trainees participate in the activities
of the institution and implement new activities where they show
their culture, providing elderly with different moments in group.
TimelineRealisation: 1st June – July
(6weeks)
Target Nursing homes
EP Requirements Required Portuguese Language
Number of opportunities 22
School droupout is a huge issue in Portugal: students don’t see the point of studyingand feel hopeless about the future. According to the last governmental report, theschool drop out rate, sits at 20,8% (region average is 12,8%).
It is very difficult for a young person to find a job in Portugal, the unemplyment rateof people between 15 and 24 years is almost 3 times higher than unempoyment rateof people in active age.The youth unemployment rate sits at at 37,7% (regionaverage is 23%).
School dropout/ Youth Unemployment
Europe 2020 is a national strategy for a smart,sustainable and inclusive grow for this decade.Some of the national goals, related with thisissues, are to reduce the school dropout ratefor 10% and to increase employment to 75%.
This project aims to have na active role on fighting school dropout and youth unemployment. We envision a Portugal where the youth sees the value of education and has the right attitude and skills to pursue a career in the field of their choice. It is intended that trainees help kids to develop skills as time management, team work and communication, as well as how to develop concrete and reachable projects. This will allowed them to define career plans based on what they like, and not for social imposition.
Timeline Realisation: June –July and July-August (6weeks)
Target Summer Camps
EP Requirements - Good English
Number of opportunities 25
Youth Obesitity
Youth obesity is an issue that has been increasing in a great scale. It not only contributes to severe physical problems (such as cholestrol, diabetes, cardiovascular problems, etc), but also has as impact in child’s mental health. Social exclusion, bullying, low self-esteem, isolation and weak school performance are some of the consequences of poor nutrition and lack of physical activity of today’s youth. According with OMS statistics, there are 3 million cases of child obesity and it is expected their Life Expectancy to be lower than their parents’. Portugal is the second country with more youth obesity in EU. Statistics show that 90% of the children in Portugal consume fast-food regularly, and only 1% drink water every day.
This project’s goal is to fight youth obesity by raising awareness on kids, making them have a healthy alimentation and practicing sports regularly. The trainees are intended to work with children and sensitize them about this issues. We aim that Young Portuguese population understands and is committed to change its life-style habits in order to create na healthy society.
Timeline Realisation: October-November (6weeks)
Target Basic Schools
EP Requirements Good EnglishUnderstanding of good nutrition habits
Number of opportunities 22
TL 2020
Patrícia Martins
+351 919566766
TL Peso Ideal
Diogo Marques
+351 966478848
VP GCDPi
Patrícia Horta
+351 913501943
TL Ativa
Inês Correia de Morais
+351 913819202
Contacts – AIESEC in ISCTE