We're building a co-living home for vulnerable youth in the Portuguese countryside. Help us to build the roof and bring this safe space to life!"
Vulnerable young people, many of them under institutional care, often face overwhelming challenges as they transition into adult life. Many have no place to live, no job opportunities, and no support network.
O Lugar (“The Place”) was born from a dream: to offer at-risk youth in the Portuguese countryside a dignified starting point — through housing, training, ongoing support, and community integration.
We are building a co-living home in the village of Pereiro, Seia — and it will be much more than just a house. It will be a safe and supportive home for 7 young people, where they can grow, learn, and build independent lives with the help of professionals as well the local community.
O Co-living | projeto arquitetónico
To make this happen, we need your help:
We're aiming to raise €10,000 in 30 days to build the roof of this co-living space.
By contributing, you're not just helping us to build a roof — you're helping to build a future 💪🌱. A future where these young people will have the chance they deserve to thrive.
Together, we can offer them a safe place to grow, where they'll learn essential life skills like financial literacy, professional development, and personal independence.
Help us build this roof
Help us change lives ❤️
"o lugar" | equipa + jovens
About the author
O lugar ("The Place") is a project developed by Associação Causas de Paixão, which has a clear mission: to break the cycle of disadvantage and create real opportunities for young people at risk of social exclusion — many of them transitioning out of the child protection and foster care system — and to help revitalize the Portuguese countryside .
We are a group of people who share a common vision: a society where every child and young person has the opportunity to grow and thrive in a safe, family-like environment supported by a caring community.
Our mission is to create, implement, and support innovative solutions that promote the holistic development of children and youth. We aim to ensure they have access to safe, nurturing spaces and the support they need to reach their full potential — while also contributing to the regeneration of Portugal’s interior regions.
"o lugar" | membros da Direção da Associação
Budget and due dates
🧱 Where Your Donation Goes: €10,000 for the Roof
The funds raised in this campaign (€10,000) will be entirely used for the construction of the roof of our co-living space.
100% of the amount will go towards:
✅ Materials – 70% (€7,000)
✅ Labor and finishing – 30% (€3,000)
🗓️ Construction Timeline
Weeks 1–3: Metal structure with cold-formed steel slabs
Weeks 4–5: Continuous base – Oriented strand board (OSB) panels
Week 6: Vapor barrier – Protective vapor membrane
Weeks 6–7: Thermal insulation – Extruded polystyrene (XPS)
Weeks 7–8: Flashings and metalwork
Weeks 8–9: Under-roof membrane
Weeks 9–10: Metal battens
Week 10: Ceramic roof tiles
