It is this union of residents that guarantees good neighborliness and a sense of belonging to something larger than just each family’s apartment.
In Alto da Ajudaculture and social experiences were uniquely reflected in Exhibition “Fiadeiro-Maneiro”.initiative aimed at promote diversity and empowerment of residents neighborhoods, and strengthen the ties that unite them.
“The municipal areas that Gebalis manages are areas with enormous human capital, consisting of people with great talent. The idea of the exhibition was to present this community of Casalinho da Ajuda on Rua Joaquim Fiadeiro, to be able dispel some myths about the Roma community and present this community as a community with potential, values and knowledge,” says Robson de Souza Martins of the Gebalis Alcantara cabinet.
Gebalis, the company that manages 66 districts of the capital, actively supports the involvement of residents and partner organizations in initiatives such as Rua do Fiadeiro that improve the quality of life for everyone.
The Sê Bairrista project is being implemented in Bairro dos Alfinetes. It also promotes awareness of the concept of community through the collaboration of residents and other entities present in the area.
“This is a community project that was created in 2017 to mobilize the community in favor of spaces outside of buildings, but with the goal of promoting neighborly relations, cohesion within the territory. We’ve also created more partnerships between companies and the community here. , and the community works as a team,” says Consuelo Leite from the Gebalis Cabinet of Bairro do Alfinete.
Margarida Marquez, from Association “Res do Chao”explains: “We developed the architectural design with input from residents and ensured that improvements, particularly in public areas, met the needs and desires of the community.”
All these partner organizations must be united in a global strategy aimed at improving living conditions in municipal areas. A coherent strategy, supported by several regular initiatives that discuss the best way to manage needs and resources.
Conference “And after housing”organized by the Bela Vista Area Intervention Office was one of these initiatives.
“The Bela Vista Office is very interested in developing activities that promote collaborative practices among organizations present in the area. This conference is one of many events on which we have focused our efforts precisely to promote this collaborative practice. “, says Isabel Santos from the Gebalis Bela Vista cabinet.
Local partners also promote a range of activities in their areas, from Magusto classes to Zumba classes, where children and adults co-exist and share their experiences.
These are neighborhoods in the heart of Lisbon, vibrant and dynamic neighborhoods created by people for people with different life stories, backgrounds and cultures, but united by a better future for all.
Source: CM Jornal
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