Lisbon City Council announces series of measures to help Ukrainian community

Lisbon City Council, headed by mayor Carlos Moedas, has announced a series of measures to support the Ukrainian community, whether current residents of the capital, or incoming refugees.

ā€œWith the heart of all Lisbon inhabitants (ā€˜lisboetas’) we want to help in everything that is necessaryā€, he said today. ā€œWe cannot have any hesitationā€¦ā€

And thus a centre for temporary shelter for refugees is being prepared, as well as teams that will coordinate food, lodging, clothes and medication.

In the immediate short-term, a canteen is opening in Monsanto for Ukrainians that have found themselves ā€˜stuck in Portugal’, while the centre for refugees will be opening shortly in the Municipal Police headquarters.

Any Ukrainian needing help can use the following helpline: 800 910 111, or email: sosucrania@cm-lisboa.net.

The mayor guaranteed that all inquiries would be ā€œcontacted immediatelyā€

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Natasha Donn
Natasha Donn

Journalist for the Portugal Resident.

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