Visit to ELO SOCIAL
Mrs. Cavaco Silva visited the Association for the Integration and Aid to the Young and Adult Handicapped Persons – ELO SOCIAL, where approximately 74 people with mental, motor and sensorial deficiencies reside, attend and work.
Mrs. Cavaco Silva received, in audience, a deputation of the Association for the Aid of Retarded Youth - AAJUDE, and was presented with a crib made by the beneficiaries of that institution.
Christmas in Hospitals
Mrs. Cavaco Silva attended the 63rd Edition of Christmas in Hospitals, which was held in the Alcoitão Centre for Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Temporary Welcome Centre for Children at Risk
Mrs. Cavaco Silva attended, in Quinta do Pombeiro, Parque da Belavista, in Lisboa, the deposit of the foundation stone of the Temporary Welcome Centre for Children at Risk, an initiative of the “Movement in the Service of Life”. The event was promoted by “Swatch Perfect World”, inserted in the “Open Sky” Project.
Crib in the Church of Stº Condestável
Mrs. Cavaco Silva officially opened the Christmas Crib in the Church of Santo Condestável, conceived by Campo de Ourique artisans. The initiative was sponsored by the Campo de Ourique Fire Brigade, by Lisbon County Council, by the Municipal Police and by the 24th Security Police Precinct.
Commemorative Ceremony of Voluntary Day
Mrs. Cavaco Silva presided, in Porto, at the Commemorative Ceremony of the International Voluntary Day, organized by the Anti-Cancer Portuguese League, during which the First Lady addressed a speech.
APCC Exhibition
Mrs. Cavaco Silva was present, in the Diário de Notícias Gallery, in Lisbon, at the official opening of the exhibition “Support work for all...”, promoted by the Association for the Cultural Protection of Children (APCC).
Presentation of Project
Mrs. Cavaco Silva attended, in the Colombo Shopping Centre, the showing of the film “The Birth of Christ”, filmed in a special format dedicated to persons with specific needs.
At the invitation of Caritas Portugal, Mrs. Cavaco Silva recorded a “spot” for the “10 Million Stars – A Gesture for Peace” Operation, which intends to promote peace, solidarity and reconciliation around the world.
Mrs. Cavaco Silva addressed a message of support to the "El Rastrillo" Solidarity Fair which was officially opened today. The ceremony was attended by Her Royal Highness Dona Pilar de Borbón and provides aid and support to welcome homes for children and young people.
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