Rua Luz Soriano, 42
Lisboa
1200-248 Lisboa
Portugal
- Human rights
Casa do Brasil de Lisboa (CBL) is a non-profit association of immigrants, founded in January 1992 by Brazilians living in Portugal and Portuguese friends of Brazil and is open to all nationalities. Since its foundation, CBL has been active in reflecting and implementing public policies, assuming a fundamental role in activism and demanding egalitarian policies for immigrant communities in Portugal. We develop projects with actions that aim to promote equal access to rights and services for immigrants. In addition to social intervention and activism work, we promote the appreciation of multiculturalism, interculturality and integration through culture.
Equal Opportunities Equal Rights and Social Justice Interculturality and Integration
Gabinete de Orientação e Encaminhamento (GOE) GOE is part of the CLAIM network (Local Support Center for the Integration of Migrants), a partner with the Lisbon City Council within the scope of the PMIML - Lisbon Municipal Migrant Plan 2018-2020, and offers guidance and referral with regard to regularization and legalization in Portugal, as well as access to public and private services, such as: health, education, justice, social security, among others. The office also provides information on labor rights and other issues related to the integration of Brazilian immigrants and other nationalities in Portugal. The GOE - Guidance and Referral Office has been financed, since January 2017, by the FAMI - Fund for Asylum, Migration and Integration, managed by the ACM - High Commission for Migrations. In addition to GOE at its headquarters in Lisbon, we provide service at the Cascais Store on Tuesdays and Fridays from 10am to 1pm, as part of the partnership with Cascais City Council. Gabinete de Apoio ao Emprego (GAE) The Employment Support Office (GAE) at Casa do Brasil in Lisbon provides support to unemployed young people and adults on their path to professional insertion or reintegration and/or training. Among the activities carried out by GAE are the preparation of CVs and job search techniques, dissemination and referral to job and qualification offers and guidance on measures to support entrepreneurship. The office also establishes partnerships with companies and training entities that use its free recruitment support services for job and training offers. Service at GAE is in person and free, by prior appointment which can be requested by calling 213 400 000 and 935 141 813, by email at gae@casadobrasildelisboa.pt or in person at Rua Luz Soriano, 42, Lisbon. Grupo Acolhida The Acolhida Group has been held by Casa do Brasil in Lisbon since 2012 and consists of weekly meetings of the Mutual Aid Group. Acolhida Group has the concept of group work, a space for conversations, sharing information and experiences, since the shared experience reduces isolation, provides reflection and increases the chances of overcoming difficulties through the solidarity network that is formed. Meetings are held every Wednesday from 4pm to 5:30pm and no prior registration is required. The Acolhida Group is an activity of the Sinergias Project – What unites us? Participatory Methodologies and Integration of NPTs, financed by FAMI (Fund for Asylum, Migration and Integration) managed by ACM (High Commission for Migration). Ciclo de Sessões Informativas With specific themes, the Cycle of Information Sessions complement the work carried out by the Mutual Aid Group, as it is a space for more specific information regarding rights and duties. There are informative sessions with topics such as: Regularization in Portugal; Rights and Duties of immigrants, Portuguese Nationality; Access to Health; Workers' Rights and Duties and Women's Migration. The Cycle of Information Sessions is an activity of the Sinergias Project – What unites us? Participatory Methodologies and Integration of the NPTs, financed by the Fund for Asylum, Migration and Integration - FAMI, managed by the High Commission for Migration - ACM.
Casa Do Brasil de Lisboa, due to its history in the fight for the promotion and equality of the rights of migrant people in Portugal, has extensive experience in projects and support for reception and integration, which has generated, over the 32 years of activity, the construction of a network of associations, collectives and public and private institutions that work in the field of migration and social inclusion in Portugal.
To expand the network of contacts and possibilities of working in partnership with associations in other territories, enhancing projects and programs already developed.