On Friday, 21 March, the Porto Metropolitan Area (AMP) welcomed Pedro Dominguinhos, President of the National Monitoring Committee for the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP). The visit was also attended by Teresa Sá Marques, member of the same commission, and Sandra Pinto, Chief of Staff, and aimed to closely monitor the projects of the Action Plan for Disadvantaged Communities in the region.

The delegation was welcomed and accompanied by the CEO of the AMP, Ariana Pinho, who reinforced the institution's commitment to promoting social inclusion and improving the quality of life of communities.

During the visit, it was possible to witness the real impact that these projects are having on the territory and local populations. As expressed by Júlia, a user of the literacy project in Matosinhos, these initiatives allow people to ”gain new eyes, but inside their heads!”

Projects visited:

Matosinhos

Projeto Literacia (Literacy project) – Training for adults with low levels of education, promoting social inclusion.
Matosinhos Inclusivo (Inclusive Matosinhos) – Innovative support for people with disabilities and their families.

Valongo

Escola do Xisto – “O Nosso Mundo” (Xisto School – “Our World”) – Inclusion programme for children, young people and adults with disabilities.
Paredes que nos Unem (Walls that bring us together) – Community intervention in social housing neighbourhoods, promoting inclusion and reducing inequalities.

Santa Maria da Feira

Cuidados neonatais em casa (Neonatal care at home) – Home monitoring programme for newborns with serious pathologies and social risks.
Espaços Senso-Relax (Senso-Relax Spaces) – Snoezelen space to promote the physical and mental well-being of pregnant women, new mothers and couples.
CHEDV Acolhe (CHEDV Welcome) – Programme to improve the health of institutionalised children up to the age of 4, preventing the cycle of poverty and social exclusion.
Chão Fértil (Fertile ground) – Empowerment of people with functional diversity.

These projects demonstrate the positive impact of the RRP on social transformation and the promotion of equality in the AMP. The institution remains committed to developing initiatives that can build more inclusive and sustainable communities.