Written by Teddy Florea for the Lisbon Project “Be like water,” Glory says. His eyes reflect years of movement, change, and quiet strength. As the youngest of four in a Zambian family, Glory learned early how to observe before speaking, how to adapt before demanding, and how to grow even in the quiet. Today, he leads the Youth Explore program at the Lisbon Project, inspiring teenagers from immigrant backgrounds to connect, laugh, and dream despite the turbulence of displaceme

Did you know that August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month? In this month we are reminded of the profound connection between a mother and...

The story of Yorsalem and her son Yoel is intertwined with the Lisbon Project since we first began as an organisation. Salem, as her...

It’s time to meet another notable figure at the Lisbon Project, Dr. Luciana. She is one of the valued lawyers in the Legal Aid Program!...

by Hannah Bradley It was a sunny weekday afternoon at a beachside cafe where I met with Ned and Carmel – two of Lisbon Project’s most...

It’s time to introduce you to Jowan, a four-year member of the Lisbon Project Family! Jowan was born and raised in Syria. In 2013, he was...

Abdulsalam came from a family of jewel and gold traders in a town called Nagore in India. Before arriving in Portugal, Abdul worked in...

Human Resources is more than just about hiring. In this interview with the Lisbon Project’s HR Director, Eva Neves, we learn about her...

Júlia Vieira Branco did not have a conventional education. At the age of 14, she joined a Dutch “school on a sailboat”, using the money...

Say hello to Clelia, a valued member of the Lisbon Project family! Born in Angola, Clelia lived in Portugal between the ages of 5 and 13,...

We would like to introduce you to another one of our amazing volunteers, Adil. Born and raised in the Indian state of Gujarat, Adil grew...

The Legal Aid Program at the Lisbon Project was one of the first programs to be launched back in 2018, initially to help migrants and...

Launched in March 2022, the Lisbon Project’s CarePods initiative enables beneficiary coordination volunteers to work together in teams...

Mohsin was one of the first beneficiaries to join the Lisbon Project and he still pops in to say hello whenever he has time. Today, he...

Women play an important role in maintaining the health and overall well-being of her communities. However, because of the many roles...

Cascais is an unmissable day trip for whoever lives in or visits Lisbon! With its 30-kilometer seacoast, which combines beaches of wild...

Since the beginning of October, the Lisbon Project is collaborating with FUSE to provide a coding course for six members of our...