ABOUT
Associação Animam Viventem, which uses the motto Vida+Viva, is a non-profit association based in Cascais - Portugal, established in January 2012.
OUR MISSION | Identifying the local needs we promote the WELL-BEING of the population by CONNECTING people to social solutions, DEVELOPING core skills and EMPOWERING them to become active citizens, contributing to a balanced and sustainable SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT.
OUR VISION | Our approach is based on a global vision, we want to be the link of people to the solutions for the local and global problems, through a psychosocial and educational intervention, and thus contribute to a positive impact on social development Sustainable, considering each person as a key agent for change!
We provide and implement LOCAL SERVICES and ACTIONS for psychosocial and educational support, considering each person as a key change agent. We develop SOCIAL PROJECTS based on people's needs, projecting them into a EUROPEAN dimension through strategic partnerships.
We are part of CASCAIS SOCIAL NETWORK, a structure that incorporates more than 140 local entities, public and private, with responsibilities in local social development, promoting a partnership work and the qualification of social intervention in the community.
WHAT WE DO
+ YOUTH
Creating life changing opportunities for every young person, working with them to build resilience, promote inclusion and ultimately empowering them. We provide actions designed to enable a holistic approach tackling social disadvantages, educational programmes, community outreach, volunteer programs, employability and entrepreneurial skills, among others.
+ 55
In order to improve the quality of life of people over the age of 55, we create local and European actions and projects aimed at promoting and raising awareness of the importance of active aging, the social value of the elderly and the need to combat loneliness. We offer socio-educational opportunities focused on different topics, such as active citizenship, volunteering, interculturality and intergenerational learning, among others.
+ SPORT
Promoting a cross-sectoral perspective of physical activity and sport, we focus our activity in two aspects: 1) Creating awareness for the development of healthy lifestyles and its benefits; 2) Development of innovative approaches, looking at sport and physical activity as a tool that, together with non-formal education methodology, makes possible to create programs for personal and social development, education and social inclusion, among others.
+ PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
We aim to promote the well-being of individuals through the prevention, protection, and promotion of mental health, as well as fostering personal development. We implement actions that empower individuals, leading to a more satisfactory and higher quality of life, while maximizing their potential.
+ PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
We offer non-formal and informal learning opportunities for the educational and professional development of youth workers, professionals in the education sector, and those in the social sector. Our initiatives aim to develop skills, explore new methodologies and tools, learn about effective educational and social practices, and promote networking and knowledge sharing throughout Europe.
+ SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
We create and promote educational experiences to build knowledge, values, attitudes and skills in the community, aiming to adopting a more sustainable way of life, contributing to the Sustainable Development and Agenda 2030 Goals to create a new global model to end poverty, promote prosperity and the well-being of all, protect the environment and combat climate change.
THE TEAM
United by a passion for driving meaningful change, our energetic and creative collaboration drives us to develop innovative solutions and achieve concrete results. Each member of our team plays a key role in achieving our goals, and together we form a cohesive team dedicated to making a difference.
