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How to support Ukraine in Portugal
Mar 22, 2022
A massive wave of solidarity spread across the globe and there are innumerous initiatives to support Ukrainian nationals worldwide.
Portugal is no exception and there are several ways to support people from Ukraine in the country. Here are just a few:
- Town Halls, such as Lisbon, Cascais, Porto, Gaia and Matosinhos, among others, have been communicating several ways to support the Ukrainian people;
- Many local parishes are collecting goods, so feel free to contact yours;
- Supporting the Portuguese Red Cross;
- Concerning the well-being of children, SOS Children’s Villages Portugal is collecting donations;
- The Association of Ukrainians in Portugal has a list of goods in need;
- Under the Ukraine Take Shelter platform, one can register for housing Ukrainian refugees in Portugal (and worldwide).
Moreover, the Portuguese Government launched a website / initiative entitled “Portugal for Ukraine” with a handful of important information which can be found on this matter.
At L.V.P. Advogados, not only a few of our lawyers signed up with the Portuguese Bar Association for pro bono counselling regarding any immigration matters, but also contributed with a large number of goods to the parish in Lisbon where the office is located.
Diogo Pedro | Lawyer
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