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Gaia and Paredes Municipalities Awarded for Youth Volunteering

The Northern Regional Directorate recognized public and private entities for promoting good youth volunteering practices in 2026.

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Generic image of young people collaborating on a project with Portuguese architectural elements in the background.

The Northern Regional Directorate hosted yesterday, October 12, the evaluation session for the Good Youth Volunteering Practices – 2026, where 13 entities presented their applications.

The ceremony was attended by the Regional Director, Mr. Jorge Pedrosa, and evaluated by a jury composed of Albertina Rosa (ICNF), Sónia Fernandes (Pista Mágica), and Roberto Cerqueira (LIPOR).
The Municipalities of Vila Nova de Gaia and Paredes, both located in Porto, were the two entities selected as «Best Public Entity promoting Youth Volunteering».
Regarding non-profit private entities, the 1st Prize was awarded to ARMA SCI – Viseu (DRN), and the 2nd Prize to CAISA – Coop. De Artes-Braga.
Based on information from the official source: IPDJ - Instituto Português do Desporto e Juventude (13/10/2026)

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