- Miguel Couto
- Community Development
- 05/07/2023
- 51.747
MAP has been supporting vocational training workshops since 2002. These training courses enable the most vulnerable young people, often in street situations and drug addicts, to envisage a future and a social reintegration. The courses thus serve as a drug prevention device.
Courses in metalwork, mechanics, cooking, hairdressing, computers, baking and administration last for 6 months and are completely free. Before the health crisis, enrolment was around 1,200 students per term. As a result of the restrictions and measures put in place, approximately 800 young people are now being trained each quarter, giving each of them the opportunity to write a new chapter in their history.
In July 2023, work began on refurbishing the Miguel Couto refectory, to create a key exchange point between trainers, Casa do Menor staff and beneficiaries, where the latter will also receive a daily meal.
Objectives
Ensure the socio-professional integration of 400 young people.
Beneficiaries
- 400 young people
- Entire community
- Staff and instructors
Activities carried out
- Preparation, dissemination and development of 160 hours over 6 months of vocational courses and psychosocial support to ensure the follow-up and success of the registered youth
- Distribution of material according to the training courses, notably the training courses in administrative assistance, human resources, hairdressing, building electricity, electricity and car mechanics, cultural, sports and dance workshops
- Organization of pedagogical meetings on themes related to the problem of drug addiction, solidarity talks and events
- Refurbishment of the Miguel Couto refectory: complete renovation of the building, as well as the purchase of new furniture to equip the space.
Recent funding
- Since 2018: € 409,219