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Azorean youth associations receive over €816,000 in public funding
Secretaria Regional da Juventude, Habitação e Emprego
Azorean youth associations receive over €816,000 in public funding
Over 750 children and young people enrol in Entrepreneurial Academy – School of Leaders
Secretaria Regional da Juventude, Habitação e Emprego
Over 750 children and young people enrol in Entrepreneurial Academy – School of Leaders
InterAj 2025 – Training Workshop for Youth Associations from October 24 to 26 on Faial Island
Secretaria Regional da Juventude, Habitação e Emprego
InterAj 2025 – Training Workshop for Youth Associations from October 24 to 26 on Faial Island
November 16, 2025 Azorean youth associations receive over €816,000 in public funding
October 22, 2025 Over 750 children and young people enrol in Entrepreneurial Academy – School of Leaders
October 15, 2025 InterAj 2025 – Training Workshop for Youth Associations from October 24 to 26 on Faial Island
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Azorean youth associations receive over €816,000 in public funding
Nota de Imprensa
November 16, 2025
Azorean youth associations receive over €816,000 in public funding
Youth associations registered in the Azorean Register of Youth Associations benefited from regional public support totalling more than €816,000 between 2024 and 2025, as reported by the Regional Secretary for Youth, Housing and Employment at the opening of the administrative building of the Scout House complex, run by the National Scout Corps, in Ponta Delgada.  This support, awarded under the Incentive System for the Development of Youth Associations (SIDAAJ), made it possible to invest in the implementation of youth associations' activity plans, as well as in equipment and headquarters or in supplementary activities, such as the organisation of and participation in training activities, explained Maria João Carreiro. "Rather than just preaching and talking about the importance of associations, this Regional Government is working to encourage and stimulate action by youth associations," she said. The Regional Secretary highlighted the "good example" of the National Scout Corps. Between 2024 and 2025, it submitted 84 projects to be developed with children and young scouts, whose implementation the Region contributed to with an investment of over €50,000. This amount is supplemented by €82,000 in public funding over the same period for investment in equipment, headquarters and supplementary activities, as well as by €50,000 allocated through the Regional Directorate for Youth to the Scout House. The latter is "an infrastructure symbolising the commitment to training children and young people to exercise responsible citizenship committed to collective well-being," stated the government official.  Currently, there are 28 youth associations or similar organisations registered in the Azorean Register of Youth Associations, which is 14 more than those registered in 2019. "In the Azores, youth associations are alive and well and highly recommended," praised the Regional Secretary. More than just a figure, "this growth clearly demonstrates the interest and commitment of young people as well as their confidence in a policy that encourages youth to organise themselves to meet their interests and needs, and to participate in building a pluralistic, inclusive and sustainable society," she said. The Regional Government has increased the global amount of funding available for youth associations to implement and execute their activity plans for 2026. Overall, this amounts to €170,000, representing an increase of about €90,000 compared to public funding in 2019. In the proposed Plan and Budget for 2026, which will be analysed and voted on at the end of this month by the Regional Legislative Assembly, the Azorean Government, through the Regional Secretariat for Youth, Housing and Employment, proposes to invest two million Euros next year "in programmes fostering a culture of personal investment by young people in their civic and professional training."
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Over 750 children and young people enrol in Entrepreneurial Academy – School of Leaders
Nota de Imprensa
October 22, 2025
Over 750 children and young people enrol in Entrepreneurial Academy – School of Leaders
Over 750 Azorean children and young people have enrolled in the 2025/2026 edition of the Entrepreneurial Academy – School of Leaders, announced the Regional Secretary for Youth, Housing and Employment, Maria João Carreiro, on Tuesday at the Graciosa Island Cultural Centre in Santa Cruz. This non-formal education programme aims to promote entrepreneurship among school-age children and young people, an initiative organised by the Regional Directorate for Youth. At the opening of the 5th edition, the government official confirmed that those enrolled include students from all levels of education, including vocational education, from more than 40 institutions, such as schools, private social solidarity institutions and the Ponta Delgada Correctional Facility. The number of participants may further increase, due to the launch of the university edition of this programme and its extension to young inmates at Angra do Heroísmo Correctional Facility, whose implementation protocol is expected to be signed shortly, she added. "The Entrepreneurial Academy is a programme focused on the belief that new generations will be able to make things happen, rather than waiting for things to happen," stated Maria João Carreiro. She pointed out that "the personal and social circumstances of each young person are not and cannot be an inevitability, but rather an opportunity for transformation, growth and integration," she defended. During the school year, participants in the Entrepreneurial Academy – School of Leaders develop a skills training programme for entrepreneurship tailored to their level of education and aligned with the 17 United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals.  The activities developed include initiatives such as "Entrepreneur for a Day," "Christmas Markets," and the "Local Ideas Competition"; the latter awards the winning teams a place at I9.Açores – Young Academy of Innovative Ideas. “The journey of this Academy shows us that each participant carries an idea, a dream and a desire to do something new. This is what entrepreneurship seeks to awaken: the confidence that it is possible to create your own path, even in the face of uncertainty,” she praised. In this regard, Maria João Carreiro voiced her confidence in "another successful edition that will inspire, challenge and instil confidence in participants." She pointed out that this programme was created to encourage children and young people to take the lead, provide practical tools and develop essential skills such as leadership, teamwork, project management and innovation. "Entrepreneurship is not just about starting a business: it is about having the attitude, creativity and courage to do things differently, make an impact and contribute to a better society," she stressed. The opening session of the 2025/2026 edition of the Entrepreneurial Academy – School of Leaders was attended by António Reis, Mayor of Santa Cruz da Graciosa, Adolfo Vasconcelos, Member of the Legislative Assembly of the Azores, and Eládio Braga, Regional Director for Youth (DRJ). The session, which began with two musical performances by Afonso Albuquerque and Íris Olaio, Artistic Education students at Graciosa Secondary School, also featured a talk, moderated by DRJ, with former participants of the Entrepreneurial Academy – School of Leaders, Rita Gil, Íris Olaio and Luana Veiga. The Entrepreneurial Academy programme, which involves an annual investment of about €150,000 by the Region, includes two sub-programmes. The Entrepreneurial Academy – School of Leaders covers all levels of education, from elementary to secondary school, including vocational education, IPSS (Private Social Solidarity Institutions) and higher education, with a university edition. The programme is tailored to each level of education and aligned with the 17 United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals. The Entrepreneurial Academy – Boost Your Potential is aimed at young inmates at the Ponta Delgada and Angra do Heroísmo Correctional Facilities.
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