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\n <\/span>\n Serving the city and its people<\/span>\n <\/div>\n

About us<\/h1>\n
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Over 35 years creating sustainable impact with innovative training, education and integration projects, always serving cities and working towards a more sustainable present and future. Discover who we are and our history.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Integration<\/div>\n

Mission<\/h2>\n

Promote social cohesion, integration, and cultural appreciation in the Portuguese-speaking world and in the city of Lisbon.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Sustainability<\/div>\n

Vision<\/h2>\n

Lisbon, a city of cultural and social reference for the construction of a fairer and more sustainable world.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Commitment<\/div>\n

Values<\/h2>\n

Valuing multicultural integration. Commitment. Transparency. <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

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From Past to Present: Lisbon City Foundation<\/h2>\n \n
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The City of Lisbon Foundation arose from the initiative of engineer Nuno Krus Abecasis and the civic commitment of twenty-three prominent figures, who accepted the task of building, promoting and publicising the city, its links with Portugal and other cities around the world, making it, increasingly a large and open centre for socialising and personal fulfilment, bringing together all speakers of the language of Cam\u00f5es, not only through expression, but also through the deep humanitarian feelings shared and manifested by all.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\r\n

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<\/div>\r\n Our history<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n

\r\n Three decades of commitment to a better future <\/h2>\r\n \r\n
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\u201cThis Foundation relies on your understanding and assistance, on your spirit of citizenship, on your sense that it is necessary to build without delay a better world, where people are happier and where they do not live in fear of the destruction of the Universe. It was your sense of urgency to build humanity that gave us the means to take on such great, historic, national and humanitarian responsibilities. We will do everything we can to bring it to fruition […]\u201d<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n

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<\/div>\r\n Nuno Krus Abecassis, Engineer <\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n
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From the outset, we have believed that changing the world begins with caring for the city and its people.
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Main historical milestones of the City of Lisbon Foundation <\/h2>\r\n <\/header>\r\n \r\n
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    1989 – Establishment of the City of Lisbon Foundation<\/div>\r\n \r\n

    Establishment of the Lisbon City Foundation. First President: Nuno Krus Abecasis (1929\u20131999). He was a civil engineer, politician, and visionary dedicated to the city of Lisbon, leaving a legacy of public service, urban innovation, and commitment to the community.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/li>\r\n

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    1989 – Public presentation by FCL<\/div>\r\n \r\n

    Public presentation of FCL: Funda\u00e7\u00e3o Cidade de Lisboa was inaugurated on 20 June 1989, at a formal ceremony in Lisbon attended by the President of the Republic, the Cardinal Patriarch, the Prime Minister and other prominent figures. The event was led by its founder, Nuno Krus Abecasis.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/li>\r\n

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    1990 – Nuno Krus Abecasis University College of Cooperation<\/div>\r\n \r\n

    Start of the University College of Cooperation<\/a> programme.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/li>\r\n

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    1990 – Collection of Prints<\/div>\r\n \r\n

    First acquisitions for the City of Lisbon Foundation’s collection of engravings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/li>\r\n

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    1990 – Memorandum of Understanding with the \u00c1rp\u00e1d Szenes-Vieira da Silva Foundation<\/div>\r\n \r\n

    Protocol with the \u00c1rp\u00e1d Szenes-Vieira da Silva Foundation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/li>\r\n

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    1991 – Memorandum of Understanding with the Vianna da Motta International Music Festival<\/div>\r\n \r\n

    Protocol with the Vianna da Motta International Music Festival.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/li>\r\n

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    1991 – Lisbon City Foundation Music Festival<\/div>\r\n \r\n

    Lisbon City Foundation Music Festival.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/li>\r\n

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    1991 – The City of Lisbon Foundation\u2019s Publishing Project<\/div>\r\n \r\n

    Start of the City of Lisbon Foundation Editorial Project.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/li>\r\n

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    1991 – Lus\u00edada Business Forum<\/div>\r\n \r\n

    Lus\u00edada Space Business Forum.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/li>\r\n

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    1992 – Jo\u00e3o Barata Painting Prize<\/div>\r\n \r\n

    Start of the Jo\u00e3o Barata painting prize, with editions until 2006.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/li>\r\n

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    1992 – Portuguese language and culture courses in Goa<\/div>\r\n \r\n

    Start of Portuguese language and culture courses in Goa, with editions until 2015.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/li>\r\n

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    1993 – Memorandum of Understanding with the National Civil Engineering Laboratory (1993\u20132001)<\/div>\r\n \r\n

    Start of the agreement with LNEC for the awarding of scholarships to engineers, with editions until 2001.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/li>\r\n

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    1999 – Inauguration of the 2nd President \u2013 Jo\u00e3o Corr\u00eaa Nunes<\/div>\r\n \r\n

    Inauguration of the 2nd President: Jo\u00e3o C\u00f4rrea Nunes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/li>\r\n

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    2000 – Opening of the new headquarters building<\/div>\r\n \r\n

    Inauguration of the new FCL headquarters building.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/li>\r\n

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    2000 – Inauguration of the 3rd President \u2013 \u00c1lvaro Jo\u00e3o Pinto Correia<\/div>\r\n \r\n

    Inauguration of the third President: \u00c1lvaro Pinto Correia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/li>\r\n

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    2007\/2008 – The 1st and 2nd Series of Conferences organised by the City of Lisbon Foundation<\/div>\r\n \r\n

    Conference cycles I, II, and III, from 2007 to 2011.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/li>\r\n

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    2010 – Accredited as a training provider by DGERT<\/div>\r\n \r\n

    Certification with training entity \u2013 DGERT.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/li>\r\n

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    2010\/2011 – Formar no Feminino Project I and II<\/div>\r\n \r\n

    Formar no Feminino Project in Cape Verde, Editions I and II, in 2010 and 2011.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/li>\r\n

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    2011 – 3rd Series of Lectures by the Lisbon City Foundation<\/div>\r\n \r\n

    It explored the theme of \u2018Identity and Values\u2019 at a time marked by profound changes and challenges, both in the country and across Europe and the world. It brought together a group of experts who addressed the subject from a variety of perspectives.It explored the theme of \u2018Identity and Values\u2019 at a time marked by profound changes and challenges, both in the country and across Europe and the world. It brought together a group of experts who addressed the subject from a variety of perspectives.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/li>\r\n

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    2013 – Establishment of the Projects Department<\/div>\r\n \r\n

    Creation of the projects department.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/li>\r\n

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    2014 – Celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the FCL<\/div>\r\n \r\n

    Celebration of the 25th anniversary of the City of Lisbon Foundation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/li>\r\n

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    2014 – Launch of the Local Centre for Migrant Integration (CLAIM)<\/div>\r\n \r\n

    Launch of the Local Center for Migrant Integration Support.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/li>\r\n

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    2015 – 1st edition of the Passaporte para a Cidadania project<\/div>\r\n \r\n

    First edition of the Passport to Citizenship project.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/li>\r\n

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    2015 – Start of the Academia CV.pt project<\/div>\r\n \r\n

    Start of the Academia CV.pt project: empowering and valuing in Portuguese.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/li>\r\n

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    2017 – 1st edition of the Escola para Cidadania project<\/div>\r\n \r\n

    1st edition of the School for Citizenship project, for the rights of all.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/li>\r\n

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    2017 – Dicion\u00e1rio do Desenvolvimento Project<\/div>\r\n \r\n

    Development Dictionary Project: Everyone counts for global citizenship.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/li>\r\n

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    2017\/2018 \u2013 Big Ideas Conferences I and II<\/div>\r\n \r\n

    Big Ideas in Lisbon conferences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/li>\r\n

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    2018 – Inauguration of the 4th President of the FCL<\/div>\r\n \r\n

    Inauguration of the 4th President of FCL: Ant\u00f3nio Carmona Rodrigues. Civil Engineer and Doctor of Environmental Engineering (UNL), Professor of Hydraulics and Water Resources Management. He was President of the Portuguese Water Resources Association, Minister of Public Works, Transport, and Housing, and Mayor of Lisbon. In 2024, he was appointed by the Government to chair the Board of Directors of AdP \u2013 \u00c1guas de Portugal. Since 2018, he has been curator and president of the City of Lisbon Foundation, continuing his mission of service to the city.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/li>\r\n

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    2019 – Celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Lisbon City Foundation<\/div>\r\n \r\n

    Celebration of the 30th anniversary of the City of Lisbon Foundation<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/li>\r\n

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    2020 – Start of the Puxar pela L\u00edngua project<\/div>\r\n \r\n

    Start of the Puxar pela L\u00edngua project: learning and communicating in Portuguese.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/li>\r\n

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    2020 – Tod@s ON Project<\/div>\r\n \r\n

    Tod@s ON Project: socio-educational support in crisis situations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/li>\r\n

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    2021 – Foco na Inclus\u00e3o Project<\/div>\r\n \r\n

    Focus on Inclusion Project.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/li>\r\n

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    2022 – AprendEu: FCL in Europe<\/div>\r\n \r\n

    AprendEU: FCL in Europe. Training courses in Finland, Italy, Belgium, Spain and Prague.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/li>\r\n

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    2022 – Exhibitions by Gon\u00e7alo Malato, Gilda Carmona and Jos\u00e9 Carlos Trindade<\/div>\r\n \r\n

    Exhibitions by Gon\u00e7alo Malato, Gilda Carmona and Jos\u00e9 Carlos Trindade.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/li>\r\n

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    2023 – European project: Exchange programme on the SDGs in Portugal and Spain<\/div>\r\n \r\n

    European project Exchange for SDGs in Portugal and Spain.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/li>\r\n

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    2023 \u2013 Poentes Olisiponenses Cycle of Conferences<\/div>\r\n \r\n

    FCL Poentes Olisiponenses conference cycle.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/li>\r\n

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    2023 – Lisbon at the Crossroads of Sustainability Conference Series<\/div>\r\n \r\n

    FCL conference cycle \u2013 Lisbon at the crossroads of sustainability.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/li>\r\n

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    2024 – 35 years of FCL<\/div>\r\n \r\n

    We are celebrating three and a half decades of dreams, determination, hard work and public service to Lisbon, to Portugal, and to the countries that share Cam\u00f5es\u2019s language with us, not forgetting the Indian state of Goa \u2013 a daily endeavour that translates into an immeasurable and deeply rewarding sense of a mission accomplished. A journey undertaken at times in solitude, away from photographers and cameramen, yet of great value; at other times shared, helping to alleviate, if not resolve, problems of various kinds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/li>\r\n <\/ol>\r\n \r\n

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