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29 October 2025
October 29th - World Day
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA) as the rapid development of clinical signs of focal disturbances in brain function, with symptoms that last 24 hours or more, have a vascular origin and result in cognitive and sensorimotor alterations.
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21 October 2025
We closed the actions of World Anti-Bullying Day with a special activity at the "A Gaivota" Children's Center.
Together against bullying: because we are all different, we are all special!
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16 February 2023
Info.Cuidador Project distinguished with an honorable mention in the Innovation and Sustainability category
Once again, our Info.Cuidador Project was distinguished with an honorable mention in the Cooperation and Solidarity António Sérgio Award, created by CASES in the area of social innovation and sustainability.
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2025
October
2025
20 October 2025
World Anti-Bullying Day Activity at the "Piratinhas" nursery school - "What are hands for?"
Delegação de Vila Real de Santo António
As part of World Anti-Bullying Day, the Os Piratinhas nursery promoted a special musical activity with the support of the music teacher, based on a simple but meaningful question: "What are hands for?"
20 October 2025
World Anti-Bullying Day -
"A Semente" Children's Centre
The children at our Children's Center embarked on the colorful world of Elmer, the different elephant, to talk about respect, inclusion and diversity.
18 October 2025
Drill at CAIC | Prepare to protect
CAIC "A Gaivota" recently held an emergency drill to test internal safety mechanisms, train evacuation procedures and reinforce the importance of acting calmly, efficiently and cooperatively in risky situations.
17 October 2025
World Food Day at "A Semente" Children's Center
"A Semente" Children's Centre
On October 16, to mark World Food Day, the children in the Red Room of the "A Semente" Children's Center had a day full of discoveries, creativity and sharing about the importance of healthy eating.
17 October 2025
Food Day at "Os Piratinhas" nursery school
Delegação de Vila Real de Santo António
In celebration of World Food Day, our little ones took part in activities full of taste, texture and learning:
16 October 2025
October 16th | World Food Day
At the Humanitarian Center of Tavira, feeding is an act of caring.
16 October 2025
OUR CAUSE IS ON THE BALLOT! COLD WITH LOVE!
Delegação de Vila Real de Santo António
The Vila Inclusiva project is already actively helping to improve the quality of life of more than 300 vulnerable people. With your support, we can go even further....
With your help, we intend to buy fridges to preserve food for longer, avoid waste and ensure a more dignified and safe distribution.
🧊 Fresh food is care. It's dignity. It's inclusion.
💚 How can you help?
🛒 Do your shopping at Pingo Doce in Vila Real de Santo António
🔸 For every €10 you buy, you get a Bairro Feliz
With your help, we intend to buy fridges to preserve food for longer, avoid waste and ensure a more dignified and safe distribution.
🧊 Fresh food is care. It's dignity. It's inclusion.
💚 How can you help?
🛒 Do your shopping at Pingo Doce in Vila Real de Santo António
🔸 For every €10 you buy, you get a Bairro Feliz
14 October 2025
"Feeling Autumn" at Os Piratinhas: a journey through the five senses!
Delegação de Vila Real de Santo António
The arrival of autumn was celebrated in a very special way at Os Piratinhas nursery school with the "Feeling Autumn" project, an initiative designed for our babies to explore this season through their five senses - sight, smell, touch, hearing and taste.
12 October 2025
Vale + Campaign | Food Collection | October 11th and 12th| Lidl
Together we made a difference!
10 October 2025
Tavira Humanitarian Center hosts inter-institutional get-together | Senior Month
As part of its Senior Month celebrations, the Humanitarian Center of Tavira opened the doors of its cafeteria to host a very special Shared Lunch.
07 October 2025
Humanitarian Center of Tavira marks Senior Month with presence of users in cultural show
Home Support Service
On October 3, users of the Centro Humanitário de Tavira attended the play "𝑄𝑢𝑒𝑚 𝑡𝑒𝑚 𝑢𝑛ℎ𝑎𝑠 𝑒́ 𝑞𝑢𝑒 𝑡𝑜𝑐𝑎 𝑣𝑖𝑜𝑙𝑎", presented by the Academia Sénior de Tavira, at the Álvaro de Campos Municipal Library.
The initiative took place as part of the various activities promoted during Senior Month, which runs throughout October.
The initiative took place as part of the various activities promoted during Senior Month, which runs throughout October.
02 October 2025
Tavira Red Cross receives solidarity donation from Details - Hospitality, Sports & Leisure - Monte Rei Golf & Country
Social Care / Social Monitoring
The Tavira Humanitarian Center of the Portuguese Red Cross received a donation of adult and children's clothing as a result of a charity drive promoted by Details - Hospitality, Sports & Leisure, the managing body of Monte Rei Golf & Country Club.
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2025
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2025
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2024
October
2024
01 October 2024
International Day of the Elderly
On this day, we celebrate those who carry with them a lifetime of stories, experiences and wisdom.
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May
2023
May
2023
10 May 2023
"Memorable Solidarity Night".
(Solidarity Event of the Humanitarian Center of Tavira of the Portuguese Red Cross)
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January
2023
January
2023
24 January 2023
State Health Secretary visits the Medium Duration and Rehabilitation Unit
Medium Term and Rehabilitation Unit
Under the "Open Health" initiative of the Ministry of Health, the Medium Duration and Rehabilitation Unit of the Tavira Humanitarian Center had the honor of receiving the visit of the Secretary of State for Health, Dr. Ricardo Mestre.
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January
2022
January
2022
18 January 2022
International Laughter Day
Medium Term and Rehabilitation Unit
The International Laughter Day was celebrated in our Medium Term Rehabilitation Unit. In order to mark this day, we created a mural with the users gathering the various reasons that make them laugh. It was a happy moment, to the sound of laughter and laughter, which also allowed us to realize the benefits that laughter brings to our lives.
All the best.
07 January 2022
Three Kings' Day was celebrated at the Medium Duration and Rehabilitation Unit
Medium Term and Rehabilitation Unit
Three Kings' Day was celebrated at the Unidade de Média Duração e Reabilitação, in order to stimulate our users' temporal orientation, memories and recollections.
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December
2021
December
2021
28 December 2021
Nicola offers gifts and food products
Integrated Support Centre for Children "A Gaivota"
The children and youngsters at the Shelter of the Integrated Support Center for Children "A Gaivota" received gifts and food products from Nicola.
27 December 2021
Christmas at the CAIC "A Goivota" Shelter
Integrated Support Centre for Children "A Gaivota"
The month of December has presented our children and young people at the CAIC "A Gaivota" Shelter with countless experiences, as has become the norm.
17 December 2021
TO INFORMAL CAREGIVERS
Caregiver Info -Concluído
The Info.Cuidador Project, from the Humanitarian Center of Tavira, of the Portuguese Red Cross, is a project to support informal caregivers in the four municipalities covered by the Humanitarian Center of Tavira, namely: Tavira, Castro Marim, Alcoutim and Vila Real de Santo António.
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September
2024
September
2024
23 September 2024
𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐚 𝐧𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐚 𝐝𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐡𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨
Integrated Support Centre for Children "A Gaivota"
The Casa de Acolhimento's new leisure area was the perfect setting for a very special celebration: the long-awaited White Party.
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November
2023
November
2023
13 November 2023
Today we celebrate the 𝟰𝟮º 𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮́𝗿𝗶𝗼 of this local structure.
Congratulations to all of us!
02 November 2023
Halloween Celebration at Casa de Acolhimento | CAIC "A Gaivota"
"A Semente" Children's Centre
The celebration of Halloween arrived at our Casa de Acolhimento with a lot of joy and enthusiasm.
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October
2023
October
2023
19 October 2023
Celebration of World Smile Day - Visit to Zoomarine CA | CAIC "A Gaivota"
Integrated Support Centre for Children "A Gaivota"
The children and young people housed at the "A Gaivota" Children's Integrated Support Center attended the "Children's Smile" party at Zoomarine in Albufeira.
12 October 2023
At the "A Gaivota" Children's Center we celebrated the arrival of autumn with lots of sensory and fun activities
Integrated Support Centre for Children "A Gaivota"
Sensory activities are those that stimulate children's senses, i.e. hearing, smell, taste, touch and sight. The aim is to get the brain to assimilate the different stimulus channels, increasing the channels for knowledge input and adaptation of the body when faced with a new stimulus.
05 October 2023
President of the Portuguese Red Cross, António Saraiva, visits Tavira Humanitarian Center
The President of the Portuguese Red Cross, Dr. António Saraiva, the Vice-President, Dr. Maria Madalena de Jesus Marques Ramalho and the General Director, Dr. Miguel Cunha, visited our Portuguese Red Cross Humanitarian Center in Tavira, and visited the facilities and services of what is the largest local structure in the country.
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September
2023
September
2023
15 September 2023
A day at Aquashow Park | CAIC "A Gaivota" Shelter
Integrated Support Centre for Children "A Gaivota"
The children and young people housed in the "Casa de Acolhimento" social service of the "A Gaivota" Integrated Support Center for Children visited Aquashow Park.
04 September 2023
Welcome | School year 2023/2024
Integrated Support Centre for Children "A Gaivota"
𝐂𝐨𝐦 𝐨 𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐨 𝐚 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐫, 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐬 𝐧𝐮𝐦 𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐨𝐫 𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐫.
04 September 2023
Vila Real de Santo António branch of the Portuguese Red Cross inaugurates new crèche in Vila Nova de Cacela
Delegação de Vila Real de Santo António
The "Os Piratinhas" nursery school was inaugurated on September 1st in Vila Nova de Cacela, in the municipality of Vila Real de Santo António, by the Secretary of State for Inclusion, Dr. Ana Sofia Antunes. Ana Sofia Antunes.
04 September 2023
Tavira Humanitarian Center was present at Castro Marim's Medieval Days
Emergency Unit
From August 23 to 27, the Tavira Humanitarian Center of the Portuguese Red Cross took part in the Medieval Days with a first intervention medical unit, with an advanced medical post, a nursing post and several teams on foot, all equipped with AEDs.
01 September 2023
Visit to Badoca Safari Park - CAIC "A Gaivota" Shelter
Integrated Support Centre for Children "A Gaivota"
The children and young people of the "A Gaivota" shelter were invited to enjoy a day at the "Badoca Safari Park", located in the Alentejo, in Vila Nova de Santo André. Between the plains and the sea, the park currently has around 600 animals, with a total of more than 80 different species.
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August
2023
August
2023
24 August 2023
Visit to the Tavira Tennis Club - Casa de Acolhimento | CAIC "A Gaivota"
Integrated Support Centre for Children "A Gaivota"
With the aim of encouraging sports training among the youngest and promoting a taste for physical activity, the children and young people housed at the Casa de Acolhimento | CAIC "A Gaivota" visited the Tavira Tennis Club.
02 August 2023
Trip to Tavira Island - Casa de Acolhimento | CAIC "A Gaivota"
Integrated Support Centre for Children "A Gaivota"
The Casa de Acolhimento | CAIC "A Gaivota" intends that the children and young people welcomed have a rich vacation, marked by a mixture of different activities that promote their integral development, in the path of challenging them and providing a set of new experiences.
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July
2023
July
2023
28 July 2023
VISIT KRAZYWORLD - Casa de Acolhimento | CAIC "A Gaivota"
Integrated Support Centre for Children "A Gaivota"
The children and young people welcomed in the social response of Casa de Acolhimento of the Centro de Apoio Integrado a Crianças "A Gaivota" visited KrazyWorld, in Algoz.
10 July 2023
Inclusive Village" Project opens doors in Vila Real de Santo António
Delegação de Vila Real de Santo António
On July 3, the Vila Real de Santo António Delegation of the Portuguese Red Cross (DVRSA_CVP) opened the doors of an excellent project "Vila Inclusiva", Winner of the 2022 BPI / La Caixa Foundation Solidarity Prize, in partnership with the Municipality of Vila Real de Santo António.
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June
2023
June
2023
19 June 2023
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Emergency Unit
On the 15th of June, the delivery of a Buggy / Stretcher, transformed by Benamor Golf, to the Emergency Unit of the Humanitarian Center of Tavira was formalized.
12 June 2023
Inscrições abertas | Ano Letivo 2023/2024 | Creche “Os Piratinhas”
Delegação de Vila Real de Santo António
Opening of 𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚 Creche "Os Piratinhas", in Vila Nova de Cacela for the 2023/2024 school year.
09 June 2023
Children's Day was celebrated at the "A Gaivota" Children's Center.
Integrated Support Centre for Children "A Gaivota"
This one had lots of entertainment, wonderful games, and a very special lunch.
07 June 2023
World Children's Day with the children and teenagers from "A Gaivota" Foster Home
Integrated Support Centre for Children "A Gaivota"
As part of the celebration of Children's Day, the initiative "Children's Day - Playing in the South" was promoted by the PSP's social services, in which the children and young people who are sheltered in the Casa de Acolhimento social response participated.
05 June 2023
The 'A Semente' Children's Center celebrated the World Children's Day in partnership with Ser Igual - Associação de Serviços Especiais de Reabilitação e Igualdade
"A Semente" Children's Centre
Sensory stimulation activities were developed in a Snoezelen environment, appropriate for each age group, with the aim of stimulating the different senses: visual, auditory, tactile, olfactory, proprioceptive, and vestibular.
02 June 2023
Basic Life Support Training at UMDR
Medium Term and Rehabilitation Unit
During the month of May, UMDR participated in a training on Basic Life Support (BLS) in order to update and recycle the knowledge of all employees in this area.
01 June 2023
At the Centro Infantil "A Gaivota" we give importance to sensory development.
Integrated Support Centre for Children "A Gaivota"
The Mixed Room and Yellow Room once again had the opportunity to explore paint, this time with their whole body.
It is through playing that children understand actions, values, and practices that they will take with them for the rest of their lives. Sensory activities are important playful practices that favor child development.
It is through playing that children understand actions, values, and practices that they will take with them for the rest of their lives. Sensory activities are important playful practices that favor child development.
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May
2023
May
2023
30 May 2023
Barbecue at the Shelter of the Integrated Center for Children "A Gaivota
Integrated Support Centre for Children "A Gaivota"
The children and youngsters sheltered in the "Casa de Acolhimento" social response of the Integrated Support Center for Children "A Gaivota" took advantage of the good weather and, together, held an outdoor barbecue.
19 May 2023
Tavira Humanitarian Center
The Humanitarian Center of Tavira of the Portuguese Red Cross was invited to attend, at Palácio de Xabregas, the conference "5G Health" promoted by NOS, which was attended by distinguished personalities from the health field.
11 May 2023
"To be a mother is to love someone more than yourself."
Integrated Support Centre for Children "A Gaivota"
At "A Gaivota" Children's Center we celebrated Mother's Day by offering all our moms unique and special moments.
Our moms experienced a baby yoga class, we had a snack and played games.
Our moms experienced a baby yoga class, we had a snack and played games.
08 May 2023
Mother's Day at the "A Semente" Children's Center
"A Semente" Children's Centre
It's so nice to see all our mommies reunited again.
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April
2023
April
2023
26 April 2023
Playing in the street with Associação Rotinas Selvagens
Integrated Support Centre for Children "A Gaivota"
Playing in outdoor spaces, where children - of different ages - can meet, interact, and create their own games and rules is very enriching, since it stimulates creativity, socialization, and autonomy. Children grow up with a greater sense of confidence and security, with a greater ability to position themselves in the world.
21 April 2023
A different lunch
Integrated Support Centre for Children "A Gaivota"
The children and young people from the Shelter of the Integrated Support Center for Children "A Gaivota", belonging to the Humanitarian Center of Tavira of the Portuguese Red Cross, were invited to lunch at Bartô Restaurant, in Tavira.
05 April 2023
Associação SOS Fauna Exótica visits "A Semente" Children's Center
"A Semente" Children's Centre
At the "A Semente" Children's Center, the beginning of the Easter vacations was marked by the visit of the SOS Fauna Exótica Association, to present us with the Project "Let's learn with the Animals", which aims at the preservation of endangered species in our country.
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March
2023
March
2023
31 March 2023
At the Centro Infantil "A Gaivota" we give importance to sensory development.
Integrated Support Centre for Children "A Gaivota"
From a very young age, children are dazzled by light and pay close attention to shadows and movements. Aiming to promote the children's global development, our children's center provided a range of new possibilities and sensory discoveries, based on activities with light and shadow games that stimulate curiosity and creativity.
28 March 2023
III Solidarity Golf Tournament for the Tavira Humanitarian Center
The III Solidarity Golf Tournament for the Portuguese Red Cross Humanitarian Centre of Tavira took place on the 18th of February 2023, at Benamor Golf course, organized by Benamor Golf and Clube de Golf de Tavira. The event had the participation of athletes of different skill levels, in a very lively sports morning that took place with high levels of safety.
23 March 2023
𝘋𝘪𝘢 𝘥𝘰 𝘗𝘢𝘪 𝘯𝘰 𝘊𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘰 𝘐𝘯𝘧𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘭 "𝘈 𝘚𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦"
"A Semente" Children's Centre
After 3 years of pandemic, we got all the daddies together again at our Children's Center "A Semente", and how nice it was ...
We painted, had a snack, told stories, got to know our daddies better and, above all, shared memories that will stay forever in our hearts.
We painted, had a snack, told stories, got to know our daddies better and, above all, shared memories that will stay forever in our hearts.
22 March 2023
Father's Day at the "A Gaivota" Children's Center
Integrated Support Centre for Children "A Gaivota"
"Father's day was yesterday, but it is also tomorrow.
Father's Day is, and should be every day, and, every day is for celebration.
Father's Day is, and should be every day, and, every day is for celebration.
20 March 2023
A Morning on the Beach - A trip to Manta Rota Beach
Integrated Support Centre for Children "A Gaivota"
The pleasant temperatures that are being felt were an invitation for, this weekend, the children and young people welcomed in the social response of the Reception House of the Integrated Support Center for Children "A Gaivota" to "a hop" to the beach of Manta Rota.
15 March 2023
Santa Catarina Long Term Care and Maintenance Unit celebrated Women's Day
Long Term Care and Maintenance Unit
To mark the day, our users made paper flowers to distribute to all the women in our unit and their families.
14 March 2023
A DIFFERENT DAY - Visit to the Tavira Scout Camp - CET
Integrated Support Centre for Children "A Gaivota"
The children and youngsters in the Shelter of the Integrated Support Center for Children "A Gaivota" accepted the challenge of Clan Ximenes-Belo, from the Tavira's Scouts Group and, with them, spent a different day in the Scouts Field.
08 March 2023
Medium Duration and Rehabilitation Unit celebrates Women's Day | 2023
Medium Term and Rehabilitation Unit
The International Women's Day was celebrated at the Unidade de Media Duração e Reabilitação. Our users made some bookmarks to mark the day and offered to female employees and users.
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February
2023
February
2023
28 February 2023
Carnaval at the Santa Catarina Long Term Care and Maintenance Unit
Long Term Care and Maintenance Unit
At the Long Duration and Maintenance Unit of Santa Catarina da Fonte do Bispo, Carnaval was celebrated with lots of music and good mood.
26 February 2023
CARNIVAL PARTY | INTEGRATED SUPPORT CENTER FOR CHILDREN "THE SEAGULL
Integrated Support Centre for Children "A Gaivota"
With the beginning of the funniest festive season of the year, and after so much time celebrating in a contained way, the social answers of the Reception House, Day Care Center and Pre-School, of the Integrated Support Center for Children "The Seagull", have once again held the usual Carnival Party.
22 February 2023
Carnival at the " A Gaivota" Children's Center
Integrated Support Centre for Children "A Gaivota"
Carnival means for children moments of relaxation and joy.
16 February 2023
At the "A Gaivota" Children's Center we welcomed winter with a sensory trail.
Integrated Support Centre for Children "A Gaivota"
Sensory experiences contribute to brain development from birth, and it is crucial to continue this development throughout children's growth.
14 February 2023
Valentine's Day at the CHT Long Term Care and Maintenance Unit
Long Term Care and Maintenance Unit
On February 14, 2023, the Long Term Care and Maintenance Unit of Santa Catarina celebrated this day dedicated to love in many ways.
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January
2023
January
2023
20 January 2023
The Humanitarian Center of Tavira of the Portuguese Red Cross, will hold on February 18th, 2023, the III Solidarity Golf Tournament at Benamor Golf course.
The modality of play is Individual Stableford and prizes will be awarded for 1st Gross, 1st, 2nd and 3rd place NET, Nearest to the Pin Men and Ladies and Longest Drive Men and Ladies
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December
2022
December
2022
19 December 2022
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
The Tavira Humanitarian Center wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
19 December 2022
Anniversary Celebration | UMDR
Medium Term and Rehabilitation Unit
The Christmas season is approaching and we have already decorated our Medium Term Rehabilitation Unit (UMDR) to welcome Christmas.
05 December 2022
Emergency Unit provides medical support at the Tavira Rally
Emergency Unit
The Emergency Unit of the Humanitarian Center of the Red Cross of Tavira provided medical and emergency support to the Tavira Rally on December 3 and 4.
04 December 2022
Santa Claus - from Benfica - visits Casa de Acolhimento
Integrated Support Centre for Children "A Gaivota"
Santa Claus - from Benfica - arrived early to the Shelter of the Integrated Support Center for Children "A Gaivota", an initiative promoted by Sport Lisboa e Benfica, in partnership with Casa do Benfica de Tavira.
02 December 2022
Info.Cuidador Project distinguished with prestigious award
Caregiver Info -Concluído
The Info.Cuidador project, from the Humanitarian Center of Tavira of the Portuguese Red Cross was represented at the ceremony to award the Manuel António da Mota Prize, from the Manuel António da Mota Foundation, which took place on November 27th at the Alfândega do Porto Congress Center.
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November
2022
November
2022
25 November 2022
Tavira Humanitarian Center supports the national team
Medium Term and Rehabilitation Unit
UMDR and "Our" Tavira Humanitarian Center of CVP, support the selection!
The last few afternoons have been spent following the games of the world cup, but to follow Our National Team, has a different taste!
The last few afternoons have been spent following the games of the world cup, but to follow Our National Team, has a different taste!
11 November 2022
Agradecimento à Junta de Freguesia de Sta Catarina da Fonte do Bispo | S. Martinho
Long Term Care and Maintenance Unit
As part of the commemorations of St. Martin's Day, the Long Term Care Unit of the Humanitarian Center of Tavira would like to thank the Parish Council of Santa Catarina da Fonte do Bispo for sharing and contributing with the typical and much desired roasted chestnuts.
11 November 2022
S. Martinho na UMDR
Medium Term and Rehabilitation Unit
De forma a assinalar este dia, os Utentes decoraram a unidade a rigor e ao final da tarde deliciaram-se com umas belas castanhas assadas e batata doce.
Um bem-haja a todos.
02 November 2022
Halloween at the Long Term Care and Maintenance Unit of Santa Catarina da Fte do Bispo
Long Term Care and Maintenance Unit
The term Halloween originates from the English expression All Hallow's Eve, as it is celebrated one day before the holiday of November 1.
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October
2022
October
2022
28 October 2022
Scoliosis
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic
Scoliosis is defined as an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine, i.e., viewed from the back, a spine without scoliosis is straight while a scoliotic spine will have one or more curves to each side, and the curve may be "C" or "S" shaped.
26 October 2022
World Bread Day is celebrated at UMDR
Medium Term and Rehabilitation Unit
This is considered a very versatile food, which can be eaten plain, roasted, or even crumbled into soups, and has been part of our diet for many years.
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September
2022
September
2022
23 September 2022
Tavira Humanitarian Center is present at the Youth Fair in Tavira
The Youth, Qualification and Inclusion Fair will take place between September 23 and 25, in the downtown area. The fair's program aims to exhibit the projects developed by various entities in the area of youth, training/qualification, social inclusion and intergenerationality.
21 September 2022
Line boards in the Long Life and Maintenance Unit
Long Term Care and Maintenance Unit
During these last few weeks, the users of the Santa Catarina Long Term Care Unit have been making line paintings to decorate our own space.
19 September 2022
Projeto "Reabilitar para a vida" integra Projeto Strong2gether (S2G)
Rehabilitating for Life - Concluído
The Project "𝑅𝑒𝑎𝑏𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑎𝑟 𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑎 𝑎 𝑣𝑖𝑑𝑎" has been invited by the Paredes Association For Social Inclusion (APPIS) to join the Strong2gether (S2G) Project to improve the resilience and adaptability of seniors in the post-Covid era.
15 September 2022
Preparing the year 2022/23 to welcome our "The Seagull" children
Integrated Support Centre for Children "A Gaivota"
At the CAIC "A Gaivota" Children's Center, we have prepared our space with all the affection and our greatest dedication, promoting a magnificent teamwork in order to welcome all the children.
13 September 2022
1st Defensive Driving Course with a regional coverage (Held at the premises of the Humanitarian Center of Tavira, between August 30 and September 9)
Emergency Unit
The course aimed to prepare the Portuguese Red Cross emergency operators for effective safe driving in the transportation of urgent and non-urgent patients.
12 September 2022
The Tavira Humanitarian Center was present at the VIII Mediterranean Diet Fair | Tavira
The Mediterranean Diet Fair returned to Tavira, after a pandemic context, promising to animate the downtown between September 8th and 11th and for which, the Humanitarian Center of Tavira was invited by Tavira Municipality, to be present.
11 September 2022
Presentation of the Final Results of the Project "Rehabilitating for Life" | Alcoutim | Castro Marim | Tavira
Rehabilitating for Life - Concluído
The presentations of the final results of the Rehabilitating for Life Project" took place on September 5th and 6th in the municipalities of Alcoutim, Castro Marim, and Tavira.
11 September 2022
An Adventure in Lagos Zoo
Integrated Support Centre for Children "A Gaivota"
From acrobatic monkeys, to curious lemurs, to showy and diverse bird species: it is impossible to remain indifferent to this animal family living at Zoo do Lagos!
09 September 2022
The UMDR Tavira users took advantage of the Mediterranean Diet Fair's motto and "got to work".
Medium Term and Rehabilitation Unit
Olive soaps were made in the shape of a heart. The olive is one of the main foods of the Mediterranean diet, and this in turn aims to highlight and promote a healthy and balanced lifestyle.
08 September 2022
World Day of Physical Therapy - September 8
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic
September 8th marks the World Physical Therapy Day, promoted by the World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT).
08 September 2022
Activities in the scope of the Mediterranean Diet
Medium Term and Rehabilitation Unit
The UMDR users of the Tavira Humanitarian Center took advantage of the motto of the Mediterranean Diet Fair and put "𝘮ã𝘰𝘴 to 𝘰𝘣𝘳𝘢".
08 September 2022
Activities within the scope of the Mediterranean Diet | ULDM
Long Term Care and Maintenance Unit
The users of the Long Duration and Maintenance Unit of Santa Catarina, also performed manual activities, whose theme was "The Mediterranean Diet".
07 September 2022
Self-training at the Unidade de Média Duração e Reabilitação | craftsmanship
Medium Term and Rehabilitation Unit
During these wonderful summer afternoons, the users of the Unidade de Média Duração e Reabilitação (UMDR) have taken the opportunity to do several crafts with different materials and textures, in order to stimulate their coordination and fine motor skills.
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29 August 2022
𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐜̧𝐚̃𝐨 𝐝𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐱𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐝𝐚 𝐂𝐕𝐏
Emergency Unit
Castro Marim Medieval Days took place from 24th to 28th August. The Humanitarian Center of Tavira, through its emergency unit was present in covering the event. After several meetings with the executive of the Municipal Council of Castro Marim, implemented a security device unparalleled.
29 August 2022
Children from the "A Gaivota" Shelter visit Tavira's Municipal Fire Brigade
Integrated Support Centre for Children "A Gaivota"
The firefighter's profession is, from a very early age, present in the imagination of the little ones.
24 August 2022
Volunteers from the Rotary Club of Tavira carry out educational activities with children and young people from the Foster Home
Integrated Support Centre for Children "A Gaivota"
We are grateful for all these wonderful moments that are sure to stay in the hearts of our children.
Best Regards!
We hope you will come back soon!
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01 July 2022
International Joke Day is celebrated at UMDR
Medium Term and Rehabilitation Unit
On July 1st we marked the International Day of the Joke in the Medium Term and Rehabilitation Unit.
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27 June 2022
S. João in the Medium Duration and Rehabilitation Unit
Medium Term and Rehabilitation Unit
The Unidade de Média Duração e Reabilitação, during the last few weeks, has dedicated itself to handicrafts, in order to elaborate the appropriate decoration for the popular saints' festivities.
23 June 2022
Popular Saints Decoration at the Long Term Care and Maintenance Unit
Long Term Care and Maintenance Unit
Throughout the week, the Long Term Care and Maintenance Unit of the Tavira Humanitarian Center has been carrying out several activities in order to execute the typical decoration of these festive dates.
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28 May 2022
In order to celebrate the International Day of Play (May 28th) at the Unidade de Média Duração e Reabilitação, we built and recreated games with our users.
Medium Term and Rehabilitation Unit
In order to celebrate the International Day of Play we built and recreated games with our users.
23 May 2022
Project + Próximo receives a visit from the Minister of Internal Administration, the Secretary of State for Internal Administration and the National President of the Portuguese Red Cross
+ Next
On May 23, the "+ Próximo" Project developed by the Tavira Humanitarian Center of the Portuguese Red Cross, in the municipality of Alcoutim, was attended by the Minister of Internal Administration, the Secretary of State for Internal Administration, the Mayor of Alcoutim, and the National President of the Portuguese Red Cross.
18 May 2022
First Edition (from 2022) of the Operational Training Plan for Psychosocial Support Teams (PASTs).
Emergency Unit
Members of the National Coordination of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support of the Portuguese Red Cross and the Crisis Intervention Center of the Fire Department and the Psychotraumatology Department of the Public Security Police were also present.
02 May 2022
Trials at the Medium Term and Rehabilitation Unit
Medium Term and Rehabilitation Unit
"Remembering is living", and as such, we decided to remember traditions of the month of May in the Unidade de Média Duração e Reabilitação. We created the typical Maios, dolls made of straw or newspapers, dressed up and placed at the door of the houses with verses related to various themes.
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27 April 2022
Commemoration of the World Book Day at UMDR
Medium Term and Rehabilitation Unit
The World Book Day was celebrated at the Unidade de Média Duração e Reabilitação. This day is celebrated, since 1996 and by decision of UNESCO, on April 23rd, being a symbolic date for literature.
26 April 2022
April 25th at the Medium Term and Rehabilitation Unit
Medium Term and Rehabilitation Unit
April 25th was also celebrated in our Unidade de Média Duração e Reabilitação. To mark this day, our users made paper carnations using cut and painted sheets of paper and kebab sticks.
25 April 2022
April 25th at the Sta. Catarina Long Term Care and Maintenance Unit
Long Term Care and Maintenance Unit
April 25th was celebrated at the Long Term Care Unit of Sta. Catarina, and in this context paper carnations were made with messages on the theme: Freedom, promoting the fine motor skills of our users.
18 April 2022
Easter Celebration at UMDR
Medium Term and Rehabilitation Unit
Easter was celebrated in the Medium-Duration and Rehabilitation Unit of the Tavira Humanitarian Centre, and allusive decorations were made, promoting the fine motor skills and creativity of our users.
12 April 2022
Children from the Reception House participate in the "Colorful Easter" Project
Integrated Support Centre for Children "A Gaivota"
The children from "A Gaivota", were invited to participate in the project "Páscoa Colorida", an initiative of the Irene Rolo Foundation.
11 April 2022
April 11th is World Parkinson's Day
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic
Parkinson's disease is a neurological disease that causes deficit in mobility and agility, leading to motor slowing, increased joint stiffness and tremors that consequently cause balance and gait alterations.
08 April 2022
April | International Month for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment
Integrated Support Centre for Children "A Gaivota"
Since the beginning of the 21st century, the month of April has been considered: the International Month for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment.
This campaign aims not only to mark, but mainly to raise awareness and alert for the prevention of ill-treatment to which many children and young people are still subjected.
This campaign aims not only to mark, but mainly to raise awareness and alert for the prevention of ill-treatment to which many children and young people are still subjected.
06 April 2022
We celebrate April Fool's Day at UMDR
Medium Term and Rehabilitation Unit
Last Friday, April 1st, we celebrated the day of Lies at UMDR.
To mark this day we created a mural allusive to the day with some lies suggested by our users. After the creation of the mural we provided a moment of sharing between users where we explained why we celebrate this day.
To mark this day we created a mural allusive to the day with some lies suggested by our users. After the creation of the mural we provided a moment of sharing between users where we explained why we celebrate this day.
05 April 2022
Spring has arrived at the Unidade de Média Duração e Reabilitação!
Medium Term and Rehabilitation Unit
Spring has arrived at the Medium Term and Rehabilitation Unit of the Humanitarian Center of Tavira, and with it brought color and joy. To celebrate the spring equinox our users built a colorful mural to decorate the living room.
04 April 2022
Safari Room celebrates the arrival of spring!
Integrated Support Centre for Children "A Gaivota"
In the Safari Room at the "A Gaivota" Children's Center, we celebrated the beginning of spring by reading the story: "A Seed's Journey" by Melanie Joyce.
01 April 2022
Easter activities started in the Little Fruit Room (CI A Gaivota)
Integrated Support Centre for Children "A Gaivota"
The Frutinhas Room at the Centro Infantil "A Gaivota" has already started its Easter activities by decorating eggs with ink stamps.
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27 March 2022
3rd Solidarity Walk | Golden Club Cabanas
Integrated Support Centre for Children "A Gaivota"
The Humanitarian Center of Tavira thanks the Golden Club Cabanas for the excellent initiative and all participants involved in the 3rd Solidarity Walk.
19 March 2022
Father's Day at the "A Semente" Children's Center
"A Semente" Children's Centre
At the Centro de Atividades de Tempos Livres (CATL) of the Centro Infantil "A Semente", we celebrated Father's Day by holding a trophy for our Super Dads.
18 March 2022
Project "Rehabilitate for Life" and Project "+ Próximo" both distinguished with the 1st Prize for Good Practices 2022 | Algarve Active Ageing.
The awards were presented at the Algarve Regional Meeting on Innovation and Best Practices in Active and Healthy Aging, which took place on March 18, 2022, in the Grand Auditorium of the University of Algarve.
11 March 2022
Stories told to the children " A very edible little caterpillar
Integrated Support Centre for Children "A Gaivota"
In the Minissaur room at "The Seagull" Children's Center, we explored the story "A Very Eating Caterpillar" by author Eric Carle. It is a very funny, short, and repetitive story about a caterpillar that eats everything.
10 March 2022
Women's Day at the Medium Term and Rehabilitation Unit
Medium Term and Rehabilitation Unit
Women's Day was celebrated at the Medium Duration and Rehabilitation Unit of the Tavira Humanitarian Center.
07 March 2022
Aula de dança no Centro de Atividades de Tempos Livres (CATL)
"A Semente" Children's Centre
In addition to promoting physical activity, this activity had the specific objectives of developing motor coordination, promoting general well-being, and socializing among peers. It was a very pleasant and fun moment.
Thanks a lot!
01 March 2022
Carnival at the Medium Term and Rehabilitation Unit
Medium Term and Rehabilitation Unit
Carnival was celebrated in the Medium Term and Rehabilitation Unit of the Tavira Humanitarian Centre, with good mood infecting everyone present. Through this celebration, we intend to foster the time-space contextualization and memories.
01 March 2022
Carnival of the Long Term Care and Maintenance Unit
Long Term Care and Maintenance Unit
At the Long Term Care and Maintenance Unit of Santa Catarina da Fonte do Bispo, carnival was also celebrated with good mood by both employees and users!
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21 February 2022
Birthday Home Support Service User
Home Support Service
It is with great pride that the Humanitarian Center of Tavira of the Portuguese Red Cross, hereby congratulates one of our users of Home Support Service on his 101st birthday.
Exceeding a century of life does not happen every day, so we could not fail to congratulate a person who completes this special age!
Exceeding a century of life does not happen every day, so we could not fail to congratulate a person who completes this special age!
14 February 2022
Valentine's Day at the
Medium Term and Rehabilitation Unit
February 14th did not go unnoticed by our Medium Term and Rehabilitation Unit and, besides the love we celebrate every day, we gave it even more prominence.
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11 January 2022
International Day of Thanks at UMDR
Medium Term and Rehabilitation Unit
January 11 is the International Day of Thanks! On this day, the users of UMDR prepared a thank you card that was later delivered to the employees of the Unit.
06 January 2022
Celebration of Three Kings' Day at UMDR
Medium Term and Rehabilitation Unit
Kings' Day was celebrated in the Medium Duration and Rehabilitation Unit of the Tavira Humanitarian Center.
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26 December 2021
Louise Robinson makes gift to CAIC "A Gaivota"
Integrated Support Centre for Children "A Gaivota"
The children and young people from the Shelter of the Integrated Support Center for Children "A Gaivota" were given a present by Louise Robinson.
24 December 2021
Casa Benfica de Tavira offers gifts to CAIC
Integrated Support Centre for Children "A Gaivota"
The children of the Shelter of the Integrated Support Center for Children "A Gaivota" received gifts from the Casa Benfica of Tavira. This Christmas we will certainly please and give presents to "our" Casa Benfica children.
On behalf of all the children, our "Thank You" for this gesture of solidarity.
All the best!
23 December 2021
Caliço Park donates to CAIC
Integrated Support Centre for Children "A Gaivota"
Caliço Park made a donation of toys and hygiene products to the Shelter of the Integrated Support Center for Children "A Gaivota". For another year, we thank and recognize their high solidarity values.
All the best!
23 December 2021
Visit of the Motomanos Motard Group to CAIC
Integrated Support Centre for Children "A Gaivota"
The children and young people from CAIC "A Gaivota"'s Shelter received the usual visit from the Motomanos Motard Group. As usual, this was a wonderful moment of conviviality that has been warming our hearts, year after year.
16 December 2021
Donation from the LUPAMI company
Integrated Support Centre for Children "A Gaivota"
The children of the Shelter of the Integrated Support Center for Children "A Gaivota" belonging to the Humanitarian Center of Tavira of the Portuguese Red Cross, received a donation from the company LUPAMI, in hygiene products and food. Thus, we will provide all children, a Christmas even more filled and a sweet entry into 2022.
14 December 2021
Project "+ Próximo" distinguished at national level
+ Next
The Project "+ Próximo", promoted by the Humanitarian Center of Tavira of the Portuguese Red Cross, in partnership with the Municipality of Alcoutim and the Ministry of Internal Administration, was one of the 10 finalists distinguished nationally, under the 12th edition of the Manuel António da Mota | Portugal Resiste Award, in a ceremony at the Congress Center of Alfândega do Porto.
02 December 2021
Rescue Ambulance Crew Course
Emergency Unit
The training department of the Emergency and Rescue Unit of the Humanitarian Center of Tavira is giving a course of Rescue Ambulance Crewman in the Tavira Municipal Fire Department, ensuring greater safety to our population.
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16 November 2021
S. Martinho in the Long Duration and Maintenance Unit
Long Term Care and Maintenance Unit
The Long Term Care and Maintenance Unit of the Tavira Humanitarian Center would like to express its most sincere gratitude to the Santa Catarina da Fonte do Bispo's Parish Council for their sharing and contribution, with the traditional flavors of roasted chestnuts, on the day we commemorated S. Martinho (Saint Martin).
15 November 2021
S. Martinho at the Medium Duration and Rehabilitation Unit
Medium Term and Rehabilitation Unit
As part of the celebrations of St. Martin's Day at our Unit of Medium Duration and Rehabilitation, a social gathering was promoted among the users, where traditional flavors of the season were served, such as roasted chestnuts and sweet potatoes.
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02 November 0022
Visit of the Group of Italian Friends of the East Algarve
The Humanitarian Center of Tavira received the visit of our Group of Italian Friends of the East Algarve.
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