The municipal council of Faro has launched a new initiative aimed at strengthening local support networks and ensuring that no one in the community is left behind.
Backed by funding from Portugal’s Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR), the ‘Projeto Radar Social’ (Social Radar Project) project was created to connect people in vulnerable situations – including those at risk of poverty, exclusion, or social isolation – with the help and services they need. After completing its first phase, which focused on updating key social support tools and mapping local resources, Faro is now moving to the next stage: identifying individuals, families, or groups at risk and directing them to appropriate services.
The project covers a wide range of situations, such as social isolation, homelessness, lack of income, poor housing conditions, food insecurity, domestic violence, untreated health or mental health issues, and unemployment. Reports can also include cases of children or young people at risk, people with disabilities, victims of trafficking, or those struggling with addiction.
Anyone can make a report – whether you’re a neighbour, family member, local organisation, or the person in need of help yourself. Reports can be submitted using a dedicated form, either in person at the Division of Social Intervention and Participatory Policies (Praça José Afonso, 1, 8000-173 Faro, Tel.: +351 289 870 869) or by email (radarsocialfaro@cm-faro.pt).
