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Democracy & Civil society non-profits in Portugal

Browse 34 non-profits strengthening democracy, civic participation and civil society in Portugal. Compare programmes, beneficiaries and how each is funded.

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Democracy & Civil society non-profits in Portugal at a glance

Of the 34 Democracy & Civil society non-profits in Portugal, the most common cause areas are Education (52%), Human rights (36%) and Community development (33%).

Cause areas

  • Education52%
  • Human rights36%
  • Community development33%
  • Environment & Climate24%
  • Children & Youth21%

Organisation types

  • Association39%
  • NGO24%
  • Network or umbrella15%
  • Think tank12%
  • Operating foundation6%

Beneficiaries

  • Communities55%
  • Youth33%
  • Children18%
  • Families12%
  • Students12%

Funding sources

  • Membership fees21%
  • EU funding15%
  • Individual donations12%
  • Grants12%
  • Earned income6%

Top cities

  • Lisboa70%
  • Coimbra9%

Size

  • 1-10 employees3%

Key facts

  • 2008 is the median founding year
  • 9% say donations are tax-deductible
  • 85% name their programmes
  • 36% invite volunteers

Figures from a sample of 33 of the 34 non-profits, as published on their own websites. Shares count only what a profile states, so they are a floor rather than a census.

Other causes

📚Education🏘️Community development🧒Children & Youth🩺Health🎭Arts & Culture🥫Poverty & Hunger🌍Environment & Climate🛠️Employment & Skills🧠Mental health🏛️Heritage♿Disability🐾Animal welfare🦉Nature & Wildlife conservation🏠Housing & Homelessness👵Elderly care🕊️Religion & Faith⚖️Gender equality✊Human rights🚑Humanitarian aid & Disaster relief🔬Science & Research📜Justice & Legal aid🤝Refugees & Migration⚽Sport for development🌱Addiction🧬Medical research💧Water & Sanitation🌐International development🏳️‍🌈LGBTQ+☮️Peace & Conflict🫶Carers🛟Victims of violence🎖️Veterans & Military families🔓Prisoners & Ex-offenders🪶Indigenous peoples