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Cáritas Coimbra focus on projects in the community to achieve a more inclusive society

Population ageing is a reality observed in all countries of the European Union (EU), constituting itself as a demographic phenomenon – but also a social, economic, cultural and health one – that imposes new challenges. According to Eurostat[1], in 2018, nearly one fifth of the EU population was aged 65 or more. Within the last […]

Cáritas Coimbra and University of Coimbra train community mentors in rural areas

In the beginning of this year, Cáritas Coimbra launched the Cons©elhos Repórteres 55+ project, with the objective of reducing social isolation through intercultural learning and socialization among peers. The implementation of this project takes place throughout this year and has a partnership with the University of Coimbra – through the Faculty of Arts and Humanities […]