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National Network
Portugal
Address
Rua Monte da Bela 29Country
City
PortoMobile Phone
+351936548941Telephone
+351936548941E-Mail (2)
cpas.email@gmail.comWebsite
Click HereYear of Establishment
2024Contact Person1
Cristina Afonso SantosJob Title 1
Project ManagerContact Person 2
João CoimbraJob Title 2
PresidentOrganisation Type
Non-Governmental OrganizationFields of Activity
Arts, Environment/Sustainable development, Gender, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, International/Cultural relationsGeneral Information
Décimas de Leveza is a recently established non-profit association based in Porto, Portugal. Our team includes 9 members with multidisciplinary backgrounds in economics, the arts, social sciences, and education. We collaborate closely with local NGOs, public institutions, and community groups to promote gender equality, social inclusion, and cultural participation.
We are currently involved in EU project applications under Erasmus+ and other frameworks, and developing partnerships at both local and international levels. We design and implement inclusive cultural and educational initiatives with women, youth, and marginalized communities. Our methodology integrates data-based advocacy, storytelling, and community-led artistic practices. to foster intercultural dialogue and local resilience.
Mission and Objectives
Our mission is to foster social transformation through inclusive, participatory, and creative approaches. We work primarily with women, youth, and marginalized communities to:
Promote gender equality and combat discrimination.
Empower local communities through artistic and educational tools.
Facilitate intercultural dialogue and community engagement.
Support the visibility of care work, informal knowledge, and local leadership.
We aim to bridge grassroots realities with policy and institutional frameworks, amplifying the voices of those traditionally excluded from the decision-making process.
Main Projects / Activities
Some of our recent and ongoing initiatives include:
“The Voice, Woman” – A local project that highlights the role of women in the economic and social resilience of Campanhã (Porto), through storytelling, public campaigns, and advocacy tools.
“The Stage” – Artistic and theatre-based activities co-created with community members to express lived experiences of inequality and resilience.
EU Project Applications – We are currently coordinating proposals on adult learning, gender-disaggregated data, and innovation in non-formal education, in partnership with international organizations.
Local Walks and Interventions – Guided explorations that combine community mapping, environmental awareness, and memory preservation in urban marginalized areas.
How can you contribute to the Network in your country?
We can bring to the network:
Grassroots perspectives on gender, care, and social cohesion.
Expertise in participatory methods, creative facilitation, and community storytelling.
Experience coordinating and contributing to EU projects with a strong intercultural and inclusive focus.
Commitment to exchange and mutual learning with organizations from different Mediterranean countries.
We are also open to hosting events, workshops, and small-scale mobility actions within the network.
Why do you want to join the ALF Network?
We believe in the values of intercultural dialogue, solidarity, and cooperation. Joining the ALF Network would allow us to:
Connect with organizations across the Euro-Mediterranean region.
Strengthen our capacity to design and deliver impactful projects.
Access training and exchange opportunities that align with our strategic goals.
Participate in broader conversations about inclusion, culture, and democratic participation.
As a small but growing NGO, we see the ALF as a valuable space to learn, contribute, and amplify our work on the international stage.
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