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Get to know the 27 years of work of the LBV of Portugal

By the Editorial Staff

Wednesday | March 12, 2014 | 4:17 PM | Last update: October 17, 2016, 10:24 AM (Brasilia time)

In Portugal, the economic crisis, high rates of unemployment, and the growing poverty since 2008 has led, according to official statistics, to an increase in the number of people living in a situation of poverty and high social vulnerability. One in every four people is now living in a situation of “severe material deprivation” and unable to make a meal containing either fish or meat at least every other day.

Aware of these issues, the Legion of Good Will (LBV) is working on several areas in order to ensure citizen rights, avoid hunger and the shortage of basic need items, and promote social inclusion. In addition to handing out food to those who get in touch with the Organization every month, the volunteer professionals regularly arrange workshops and talks on health, hygiene, nutrition, and managing the family budget.

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In addition to its programs, the Organization also carries out the campaigns LBV’s Permanent Christmas — Jesus, our Daily Bread! and Sport is Life. Learn more about the LBV of Portugal and become a volunteer yourself! If you prefer, you can donate online. Access www.lbv.pt. Help the LBV to help those in need!

Learn about the programs carried out by the LBV of Portugal:

Social and educational work of the LBV of Portugal

One Step Forward — In case of need families contact the LBV where they are forwarded to specific educational and social assistance programs, according to their age and the needs of each individual. The program offers emergency food relief and registers the family to receive a monthly food basket for 3 months. The LBV monitors the family with the aim of actually changing the lives of those being assisted.
One Step Forward — In case of need families contact the LBV where they are forwarded to specific educational and social assistance programs, according to their age and the needs of each individual. The program offers emergency food relief and registers the family to receive a monthly food basket for 3 months. The LBV monitors the family with the aim of actually changing the lives of those being assisted.(Foto: Leilla Tonin)
Charity Round — LBV volunteers distribute hot soup, bread, milk, fruit, yogurt, shoes, clothes, blankets, and a friendly word of comfort to those in need.
Charity Round — LBV volunteers distribute hot soup, bread, milk, fruit, yogurt, shoes, clothes, blankets, and a friendly word of comfort to those in need.(Foto: Leilla Tonin)
Charity Round —  This work continues throughout the week in the facilities of the Organization’s Social Service Centers, where people also receive guidance and support for their social reinsertion, especially into the family group and the professional activity they previously had.  
Charity Round —  This work continues throughout the week in the facilities of the Organization’s Social Service Centers, where people also receive guidance and support for their social reinsertion, especially into the family group and the professional activity they previously had.
 (Foto: Leilla Tonin)
Charity Round — This activity takes place in the early morning hours of Saturday and Sunday and offers immediate help for people who find themselves on the street in a situation of poverty or in areas that are distant from the major urban centers. 
Charity Round — This activity takes place in the early morning hours of Saturday and Sunday and offers immediate help for people who find themselves on the street in a situation of poverty or in areas that are distant from the major urban centers. (Foto: Leilla Tonin)
Baby Citizen — This program supports pregnant women and mothers living in an economically vulnerable situation with the distribution of elaborate layettes. Families also benefit from the talks, courses, and food given for the mothers-to-be and their babies.
Baby Citizen — This program supports pregnant women and mothers living in an economically vulnerable situation with the distribution of elaborate layettes. Families also benefit from the talks, courses, and food given for the mothers-to-be and their babies.(Foto: Leilla Tonin)
Baby Citizen — This program supports pregnant women and mothers living in an economically vulnerable situation with the distribution of elaborate layettes. Families also benefit from the talks, courses, and food given for the mothers-to-be and their babies.
Baby Citizen — This program supports pregnant women and mothers living in an economically vulnerable situation with the distribution of elaborate layettes. Families also benefit from the talks, courses, and food given for the mothers-to-be and their babies.(Foto: Leilla Tonin)
Live Longer! — Directed at the third age, it encourages senior citizen volunteerism, the aim being to promote an active life with quality. One of the activities that benefits from this volunteerism is the Baby Citizen program, which receives baby clothes prepared by the participants of this program.
Live Longer! — Directed at the third age, it encourages senior citizen volunteerism, the aim being to promote an active life with quality. One of the activities that benefits from this volunteerism is the Baby Citizen program, which receives baby clothes prepared by the participants of this program.(Foto: Leilla Tonin)
Live Longer! — Directed at the third age, it encourages senior citizen volunteerism, the aim being to promote an active life with quality. One of the activities that benefits from this volunteerism is the Baby Citizen program, which receives baby clothes prepared by the participants of this program.
Live Longer! — Directed at the third age, it encourages senior citizen volunteerism, the aim being to promote an active life with quality. One of the activities that benefits from this volunteerism is the Baby Citizen program, which receives baby clothes prepared by the participants of this program.(Foto: Leilla Tonin)
Live Longer! — Directed at the third age, it encourages senior citizen volunteerism, the aim being to promote an active life with quality. One of the activities that benefits from this volunteerism is the Baby Citizen program, which receives baby clothes prepared by the participants of this program.
Live Longer! — Directed at the third age, it encourages senior citizen volunteerism, the aim being to promote an active life with quality. One of the activities that benefits from this volunteerism is the Baby Citizen program, which receives baby clothes prepared by the participants of this program.(Foto: Leilla Tonin)
Good Will Seed — It provides support and guidance for children and adolescents between the ages of 5 and 13. It takes place on the weekends and during school vacations. It offers music, capoeira [Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics, and music], and English classes, among other activities.
Good Will Seed — It provides support and guidance for children and adolescents between the ages of 5 and 13. It takes place on the weekends and during school vacations. It offers music, capoeira [Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics, and music], and English classes, among other activities.(Foto: Leilla Tonin)
Good Will Seed — It provides support and guidance for children and adolescents between the ages of 5 and 13. It takes place on the weekends and during school vacations. It offers music, capoeira [Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics, and music], and English classes, among other activities.
Good Will Seed — It provides support and guidance for children and adolescents between the ages of 5 and 13. It takes place on the weekends and during school vacations. It offers music, capoeira [Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics, and music], and English classes, among other activities.(Foto: Leilla Tonin)
Good Will Seed — It provides support and guidance for children and adolescents between the ages of 5 and 13. It takes place on the weekends and during school vacations. It offers music, capoeira [Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics, and music], and English classes, among other activities.
Good Will Seed — It provides support and guidance for children and adolescents between the ages of 5 and 13. It takes place on the weekends and during school vacations. It offers music, capoeira [Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics, and music], and English classes, among other activities.(Foto: Leilla Tonin)
Happy Smile — It promotes activities that provide oral health information, prevention, and treatment for children from low-income communities. There are three strands to the program: Oral Health Mobile Units; social brushing clinics (a place where children learn how to brush their teeth correctly); and training for volunteers to become Oral Health Community Agents.
Happy Smile — It promotes activities that provide oral health information, prevention, and treatment for children from low-income communities. There are three strands to the program: Oral Health Mobile Units; social brushing clinics (a place where children learn how to brush their teeth correctly); and training for volunteers to become Oral Health Community Agents.(Foto: Leilla Tonin)
Happy Smile — It promotes activities that provide oral health information, prevention, and treatment for children from low-income communities. There are three strands to the program: Oral Health Mobile Units; social brushing clinics (a place where children learn how to brush their teeth correctly); and training for volunteers to become Oral Health Community Agents.
Happy Smile — It promotes activities that provide oral health information, prevention, and treatment for children from low-income communities. There are three strands to the program: Oral Health Mobile Units; social brushing clinics (a place where children learn how to brush their teeth correctly); and training for volunteers to become Oral Health Community Agents.(Foto: Leilla Tonin)
Happy Smile — It promotes activities that provide oral health information, prevention, and treatment for children from low-income communities. There are three strands to the program: Oral Health Mobile Units; social brushing clinics (a place where children learn how to brush their teeth correctly); and training for volunteers to become Oral Health Community Agents.
Happy Smile — It promotes activities that provide oral health information, prevention, and treatment for children from low-income communities. There are three strands to the program: Oral Health Mobile Units; social brushing clinics (a place where children learn how to brush their teeth correctly); and training for volunteers to become Oral Health Community Agents.(Foto: Leilla Tonin)
Happy Smile — It promotes activities that provide oral health information, prevention, and treatment for children from low-income communities. There are three strands to the program: Oral Health Mobile Units; social brushing clinics (a place where children learn how to brush their teeth correctly); and training for volunteers to become Oral Health Community Agents.
Happy Smile — It promotes activities that provide oral health information, prevention, and treatment for children from low-income communities. There are three strands to the program: Oral Health Mobile Units; social brushing clinics (a place where children learn how to brush their teeth correctly); and training for volunteers to become Oral Health Community Agents.(Foto: Leilla Tonin)
Good Will Seed — It provides support and guidance for children and adolescents between the ages of 5 and 13. It takes place on the weekends and during school vacations. It offers music, capoeira [Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics, and music], and English classes, among other activities.
Good Will Seed — It provides support and guidance for children and adolescents between the ages of 5 and 13. It takes place on the weekends and during school vacations. It offers music, capoeira [Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics, and music], and English classes, among other activities.(Foto: Leilla Tonin)
Good Will Seed — It provides support and guidance for children and adolescents between the ages of 5 and 13. It takes place on the weekends and during school vacations. It offers music, capoeira [Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics, and music], and English classes, among other activities.
Good Will Seed — It provides support and guidance for children and adolescents between the ages of 5 and 13. It takes place on the weekends and during school vacations. It offers music, capoeira [Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics, and music], and English classes, among other activities.(Foto: Leilla Tonin)
Good Will Seed — It provides support and guidance for children and adolescents between the ages of 5 and 13. It takes place on the weekends and during school vacations. It offers music, capoeira [Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics, and music], and English classes, among other activities.
Good Will Seed — It provides support and guidance for children and adolescents between the ages of 5 and 13. It takes place on the weekends and during school vacations. It offers music, capoeira [Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics, and music], and English classes, among other activities.(Foto: Leilla Tonin)
One Step Forward — In case of need families contact the LBV where they are forwarded to specific educational and social assistance programs, according to their age and the needs of each individual. The program offers emergency food relief and registers the family to receive a monthly food basket for 3 months. The LBV monitors the family with the aim of actually changing the lives of those being assisted.
One Step Forward — In case of need families contact the LBV where they are forwarded to specific educational and social assistance programs, according to their age and the needs of each individual. The program offers emergency food relief and registers the family to receive a monthly food basket for 3 months. The LBV monitors the family with the aim of actually changing the lives of those being assisted.(Foto: Ricardo Ribeiro)
Collaboration: Eduarda Pereira

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