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The Portuguese Network of the Anna Lindh Foundation was formed in 2005 simultaneously with the creation of the Anna Lindh Foundation itself.
Since then, we have grown from the initial 11 to more than 100 organisations, expanding the areas of intervention, consolidating little by little the notion of “network” among its members and looking for new forms of intervention to disseminate Anna Lindh Foundation’s values and objectives.
The Network works to improve the possibility of exchanging processes of collective construction, focusing our field of intervention in three main pillars: inclusion of migrant communities, arts and culture and youth.
We empower our community through activities that promote intercultural dialogue and equality and fight extremism and intolerance.
We intend to keep motivating and broadening the participation of our members and expand our network to increase the impact of our work.
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Aequalitas intends to guarantee the continuity of the previous work of former Heads of Network MEDesTU, MultiCulti, ACERT and Centro Nacional de Cultura through persistence in the work of motivating, stimulating and expanding the participation of its members, but also in expanding the network to improve the possibility of exchanging collective construction processes, giving increasing importance to interculturality and dialogue, which today constitute phenomena that require a special understanding of social and community relations at a global level.
Intercultural Dialogue in your country
Portugal is a country shaped by centuries of cultural exchange, migration and connections with Europe, Africa, the Mediterranean and other regions of the world. Its increasingly diverse population brings together people from different cultural, linguistic, ethnic and religious backgrounds, creating valuable opportunities for intercultural dialogue, mutual learning and social transformation.
However, despite this diversity, significant challenges remain. Migrants, refugees, Roma communities and other minority groups continue to face barriers to social inclusion, equal opportunities and meaningful participation in public life. Discrimination, racism, xenophobia, stereotypes and socioeconomic inequalities can limit interactions between communities and reinforce social divisions. These challenges highlight the importance of moving beyond cultural coexistence towards genuine intercultural dialogue, based on equality, mutual respect and shared participation.
In Portugal, civil society organisations play a fundamental role in promoting intercultural understanding, particularly through education, arts, cultural activities, community-based initiatives and youth participation. Nevertheless, smaller grassroots organisations often face limited resources, difficulties accessing funding and opportunities for international cooperation. Strengthening collaboration between civil society, public institutions and local communities is therefore essential to creating more inclusive and sustainable approaches.