OUR WORK
Making the difference, one life at a time.
The Lisbon Project works to put in place high-impact, cost-effective programs that support migrants and refugees. And in all of our work, we focus on community.
COMMUNITY LIFE
At the Lisbon Project we love to celebrate cultures, share food, go on outings and have fun together!
Our Community Life Department is filled with exciting opportunities to build friendships and learn from one another.
Family Friday
Fun time to get to know other people from the LP over games and snacks. Pop Up store open too.
Youth Explore
Fun regular gatherings for teenagers between 13 and 18 years old. A great time to get to know other teenagers and learn about new things in Portugal.
Holiday Club
Exciting seasonal break-away sessions for kids and /or teenagers.
Community Dinner
Free dinner with people from LP and Riverside Lisbon communities. Multiple learning experience before and after offered.
Evenings at the LP
Cultural evening with food, music and cultural presentations.
Better Together
Ladies only group meet to get to know new each other over an interactive class or meal.
Kids Explore
Creative social activities aimed at children of LP families aged 5-12 years old including creative arts, local excursions and sports.
EDUCATION
Learning the language is one of the most important steps to integrating successfully into your Portuguese life.
In our Education Program, we aim to empower our community members by providing them with high-quality, innovative and diverse resources, and learning opportunities that will help them build bridges with Portuguese society, promoting collaboration, equality, inclusion, and personal growth in a way that creates lifelong impact.
Portuguese Welcome Course
Short course for adults, taught by volunteer teachers. A strictly communicative approach, in order to allow students to learn to interact in basic everyday situations. Level A0.
Learning Center
Making both physical and digital learning resources available to our community members. This team is also responsible for offering quarterly events to engage the community and motivate them to use the library resources.
Portuguese Intensive Courses
Portuguese intensive courses for adults, taught by volunteer-teachers. Levels A1-A2.
Homework Club
Tutoring sessions with school aged kids to help them with their homework and help them with other aspects of integration in the Portuguese school system.
Speak & Connect
This initiative is designed to help adult migrants improve and refine their Portuguese speaking skills in a supportive and engaging environment. The goal is to provide the community with conversational language learning opportunities. We plan fun guided activities based on group needs and requests.
A2+ Level Required.
EMPLOYABILITY
Finding a job is essential to establishing financial security and integrating into the local community.
We want you to present your skills and experience clearly so that employers in Portugal will quickly see the value you add. We are here to enhance your chances of being hired by sharing opportunities we become aware of and offering services of CV editing and employment courses.
CV Editing & Needs Assessment
Community Members can book sessions with our dedicated CV Editors for personalized support in reviewing and improving their CVs. After the session, a Needs Assessment is conducted to help us understand each individual's employment readiness and assign them a Hiring Potential Index.
Open Afternoons
Every Wednesday afternoon, our Employability Team welcomes walk-in Community Members at the Lisbon Project office to provide direct support with job-related needs—no appointment necessary.
Workshops
We host interactive group workshops led by specialists on a range of employment-related topics, including CV writing, job interviews, job searching, self-employment, and how to start a business.
Trainings
In collaboration with companies and training providers, we offer technical training programs that lead to certifications and improved job prospects for our Community Members.
Job Preparation Mentorship
One-on-one support is available through our Job Preparation Mentors, who assist with writing cover letters, navigating job search platforms, optimizing LinkedIn profiles, preparing for interviews, and more.
Job Placements
We regularly share job opportunities through our broadcast channel, ensuring our community stays informed of relevant openings. For training programs that include job placements, our team works closely with partner companies to provide ongoing support and follow-up, facilitating smooth integration and long-term success for both Community Members and employers.
SOCIAL CARE
Connecting community members to external services and internal resources.
The Social Care department is a safety net to community members: providing paperwork support through the Bridge Team and emotional support through the Care Team.
Drop-in Support
We aim to have both Bridge and Care Team volunteers available for drop-in sessions throughout the week.
FF+ Workshops
Specialist guest speakers sharing essential integration knowledge with our community and team members at Family Friday Plus workshops.
AdminHub
Information platform summarising the most common administrative processes, sharing tips and mapping external services.
BENEVOLENCE
In our Benevolence Program, we try to search for quality donations to meet the material needs of our community.
We help with accessing affordable or free items such as clothes, furniture, home appliances and toys.
Monthly Campaigns
Each month, we lead a benevolence campaign to meet specific needs in our community.