We have restored the Leiria Educational Farm, which was affected by Cyclone Kristin, creating an educational space focused on nature, animals, and community for children, young people, and seniors. Help us rebuild this project for the future.
⚙️ CAMPAIGN DEFINITIONS
"Seeds of the Future – Leiria Educational Farm"
🎯 1. OBJECTIVE
Raising funds for the recovery and development of the Quinta Pedagógica da Associação Potencial Humano – AJPH (ATEMPHAR), in Andrinos (Leiria), affected by Cyclone Kristin.
The project aims to create a space for environmental education, social inclusion, sustainable agriculture, and intergenerational learning.
💰 2. AMOUNT
€135,000 (VAT included)
It is intended for:
- recovery of damaged infrastructure
- reconstruction of walls, gates and fences
- agricultural restoration and trees
- creation of educational and community spaces
🧩 3. BUDGET (SUMMARY)
🔧 Restoration: walls, fencing, gates, water systems
🏗️ Facilities: canteen/workshops, agricultural kitchen, restrooms, dormitory, dome
🌿 Outdoors: fruit trees, educational lake, green areas
⚙️ Equipment: cameras, educational app, animal feeding system
📅 4. SCHEDULING (12 MONTHS)
🟢 0–3 months: cleaning, urgent repairs, security
🟡 3–8 months: construction of main spaces
🔵 8–12 months: outdoor areas, dome, and digital systems
📍 5. LOCAL
Andrinos – Pousos – Leiria
Area: ~3,860 m²
Land with existing structures, ceded free of charge for community purposes.
⚖️ 6. LEGITIMACY
Land ceded by the owner Valdemar Guarda Duque through a loan agreement.
Use approved in the minutes of the association's board meeting.
🎯 7. TARGET AUDIENCE AND IMPACT
It is intended for:
- children, young people and schools
- families and seniors
- IPSS and community
Impact:
- environmental education
- preventive health
- connection between generations
- combating isolation
- social inclusion
🤝 8. SUSTAINABILITY
Guaranteed through:
- school visits
- workshops and training sessions
- institutional partnerships
- volunteering
- regular activities
🔍 9. TRANSPARENCY
The association is committed to:
- execute the project in phases
- to account for the funds.
- share regular updates
🌱 10. SUPPORTERS
Recognition proportional to the support:
Supporters: public thanks
Partners: promotion and invitations
Patrons: institutional presence, prominence, and involvement
⚖️ Transparency and respect for the social mission are always guaranteed.
🌱 11. VISION
To create a space where nature, education, and community come together, promoting values, knowledge, and well-being.
💚 12. CLOSURE
A project by the community, for the community.
Every contribution is a seed for the future.
About the author
👤🌱 ABOUT THE PROMOTER
Human Potential Association – AJPH (ATEMPHAR)
🌿 Who we are
The Potencial Humano Association – AJPH (ATEMPHAR) is a non-profit youth association, based in Leiria and registered in the National Register of Youth Associations.
Since 2017, she has been developing ongoing work in promoting human development, education, preventive health, and community participation.
📚 A journey of real impact
Over the years, the association has carried out more than 1000 activities, including workshops, lectures, events and intergenerational initiatives, involving children, young people, families, schools and seniors.
🌍 Communication and reach
AJPH also promotes knowledge sharing through:
📖 Digital magazine with educational content
📺 WebTV in development
🌐 Online sessions (Zoom), reaching participants in multiple countries.
This work has allowed the association to expand its impact both nationally and internationally.
🌱 Human commitment
The founder dedicates 14 to 16 hours a day to the project on a voluntary basis, accumulating more than 43,000 hours of community service.
This effort stems from the conviction that early education, linked to health and nature, is essential for a balanced life.
🌿 Mission
The association focuses on:
- preventive health
- environmental education
- personal development
- volunteering
- social inclusion
- connection between generations
🏫 Community Connection
AJPH collaborates with institutions such as the Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, promoting internships and projects related to sustainability and community intervention.
🌍 Vision
The association believes in building more conscious, healthy, and united communities.
Quinta Pedagógica embodies this vision: a space where nature, education, and community meet.
💡 Founder
Valdemar Guarda Duque, born in 1965 in France, with roots in Leiria, is the founder of the association.
With limited resources, she dedicates her life to promoting preventative health and human development, believing that investing in new generations is the path to a healthier and more sustainable future.
💚 Final message
We thank everyone who supports this mission, contributing to a more humane, conscious, and compassionate society.
Budget and due dates
🧾 BUDGET AND SCHEDULE Leiria Educational Farm – “Seeds of the Future” 💰 1. OVERALL CAMPAIGN BUDGET 🧱 RECONSTRUCTION (after Cyclone Kristin)
- Walls and fencing → €13,200
- Gates → €2,500
- Tree and green space restoration → €2,950
👉 Subtotal for reconstruction: €18,650
🏗️ EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE
- Canteen / Workshop Space → €28,500
- Sauna + WC → €29,500
- Agricultural Kitchen → €24,500
- Domo Tent (Zone Zen) → €21,000
- Children's Playground → €8,500
- Educational barbecue grill → €6,800
- Fruit tree area → €3,800
- Educational lake → €8,500
👉 Subtotal for infrastructure: €131,100
📊 GLOBAL CAMPAIGN SUMMARY
- Reconstruction: €18,650
- Infrastructure: €131,100
👉 TOTAL CAMPAIGN (including VAT): €135,000
📅 2. SCHEDULE (12 MONTHS) 🟢 PHASE 1 — RECONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY (Months 1–3)
- Land clearing and removal of cyclone damage.
- Repair of walls and safety nets
- Gate replacement
- Animal safety and critical zones
👉 Objective: to ensure basic functionality and safety.
🟡 PHASE 2 — BASIC INFRASTRUCTURE (Months 3–6)
- Construction of the agricultural kitchen and toilet.
- Canteen/workshop space setup
- Beginning of the fruit tree zone
- Preparing the playground
- Main electrical and plumbing installations
👉 Objective: to activate educational and community activities
🔵 PHASE 3 — EDUCATIONAL EXPANSION (Months 6–9)
- Construction of the dome tent (zen zone)
- Installation of the educational lake
- Social and leisure structures
- Outdoor landscaping and green spaces
👉 Objective: to reinforce the educational and sensory component
🟣 PHASE 4 — CONSOLIDATION AND FULL OPERATION (Months 9–12)
- Finishing touches
- Organizing spaces for schools and visitors
- Final safety and operational adjustments
- Full start of regular activities at the farm.
👉 Objective: A fully operational and sustainable farm
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