Paula Margarido Highlights Pivotal Social Work at Funchal's Porta Amiga Center
Madeira GuideOn May 19, 2026, Paula Margarido, Madeira's Regional Secretary of Inclusion, visited the Porta Amiga Center in Funchal, emphasizing its crucial role in supporting vulnerable communities.
On May 19, 2026, Paula Margarido, Madeira's Regional Secretary of Inclusion, Labor, and Youth, visited the Porta Amiga Center in Funchal. This visit is part of a broader initiative to strengthen ties with organizations that work directly with local communities.
The Porta Amiga Center, part of AMI's Regional Delegation, focuses on assisting individuals facing unemployment, low income, homelessness, and reintegration challenges after incarceration. The center also provides support for the elderly, reflecting its commitment to aiding the most vulnerable in society.
During her visit, Margarido praised the center's comprehensive approach to social welfare. She highlighted the center's ability to offer a wide range of services, including temporary housing, meals, laundry, bathing facilities, medical care, professional development support, and psychological counseling. All services are delivered in collaboration with various entities to ensure holistic care.
Accompanied by Mara Rodrigues from the ISSM Board and Sílvia Soares, Director of Elderly Support at ISSM, Margarido reiterated the importance of adaptive public policies that meet the evolving needs of Madeira's vulnerable populations. She emphasized the center's role in offering targeted responses to diverse community needs.
The visit underscores the regional government's commitment to fostering inclusion and support systems that empower individuals and communities alike.
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