Hands Joined by the Children's Center of Alcácer do Sal
Reconstruir a Região Centro Juntos!

Hands Joined by the Children's Center of Alcácer do Sal

The "Universo da Brincadeira" Children's Center is where the children of Alcácer grow and learn; the waters of the Sado River cannot extinguish that future.

The "Universo da Brincadeira" Children's Center is where the children of Alcácer grow and learn; the waters of the Sado River cannot extinguish that future.

The Alcácer do Sal Children's Center — Universo da Brincadeira (managed by the Associação para o Desenvolvimento do Torrão ) was one of the buildings severely damaged, becoming partially submerged. This tragedy led to the temporary closure of the facility, leaving 100 children (from nursery and preschool) and their families without this important support.

We managed to reopen with "superhuman strength," but only provisionally, as we still need to replace much of the equipment and furniture that was completely lost. We are operating at a minimum level.

Fortunately, we have had a lot of support (volunteers who helped us with cleaning, our internal staff, the City Council which also helped us with cleaning), which encourages us to continue. However, this support is still not enough to restore the normal operation of the facility.

This campaign aims to raise funds so that we can purchase missing furniture and equipment (dishwasher, washing machine, stove, air conditioning units, and repair costs) that, unfortunately, our insurance coverage does not cover.

Inundações no interior do Centro Infantil

About the author

The Association for the Development of Torrão (ADT) , founded in 1995 and recognized as a Private Institution of Social Solidarity (IPSS), has the mission of promoting the local, economic and cultural development of the parish of Torrão and the municipalities of Alcácer do Sal and Grândola.

Main Areas of Expertise and Activities:

  • Social Action and Childhood (IPSS): ADT manages various social services, including Daycare, Preschool, Family Support and Parental Counseling Center (CAFAP), Early Intervention, After-School Activities Center (CATL), and Urgent and Temporary Accommodation for victims of domestic violence.
  • Employment and Local Development: Through its Professional Integration Office (GIP), the association disseminates job offers, supports the active search for work, and promotes certified modular training.
  • Entrepreneurship and Coworking: It offers the " Working in Torrão " space, which provides coworking areas, individual offices, tax domicile for companies, and meeting spaces, aiming to attract investment to the region.
  • Cultural and Sports Projects: The association promotes local development projects, including sports partnerships, such as the Rowing School at the Vale do Gaio Dam.
  • Youth Intervention: Carries out social intervention projects, such as "Youth with Values," focused on supporting secondary school students.

ADT acts as a driving force in enhancing the value of the territory, combining the social component with economic development and support for the local community.

Budget and due dates

The budgets presented below refer to the need for some supporting furniture, kitchen equipment, and repair expenses, which we plan to acquire as soon as possible according to our financial availability.

- Furniture - €4285.27 + €5204.14 = €9489.41

- Refrigerator and washing machine - €9532.50

- Air conditioning - €4206.60

Dishwasher - €3628.50

Stove - €4901.55

- Electrical installation repair - €1607.61

Kitchen equipment repair - €992.61

Total - €29,457.23

Fri, 05/06/2026 - 22:04

Campaign launched

28/05/2026

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