Daily Archives: Wednesday January 21st, 2026

It is with deep sorrow and heartfelt sadness that Citizenship Academy bids farewell to Maya (Marcelo Yamada), a long-standing activist and Chair of our Fiscal Council. We mourn the loss of a companion in struggle who brought immense joy, determination, and positive energy to our organization. We share the profound sense that we are all diminished by his passing: his family and friends, to whom we extend our sincerest condolences; and humanity as a whole, which has lost one of its most empathetic members—deeply committed to social justice and actively devoted to the well-being of others. Mayawill remain forever in our hearts and in the history of Citizenship Academy for his unwavering dedication to the fight for rights for all people, never letting go of anyone’s hand. He will be especially remembered for his tireless commitment to promoting the dignity of those who face the greatest discrimination in our society—LGBTI+ […]

Note of Mourning on the Passing of Maya (Marcelo Yamada), Chair of the Fiscal Council of Citizenship Academy

Citizenship Academy received funding under the Catalyst of Change – NHC programme for the development of the project “Why Do We Protest?”, a documentary web series dedicated to the analysis and representation of civic space and climate activism in Portugal. The project emerges in a context of increasing pressure on civic space, marked by attempts to restrict the right to protest, disinformation campaigns, and processes of stigmatisation and criminalisation of activists, particularly in the climate field. These dynamics have contributed to the construction of public narratives that devalue or distort the role of activism as a legitimate expression of democratic participation. Framework and Objectives “Why Do We Protest?” seeks to contribute to a more informed public understanding of protest and civic participation by giving visibility to the motivations, practices, and democratic frameworks of climate activism in Portugal. The project is aligned with the objectives of the Catalyst of Change – […]

“Why Do We Protest?” Project | Catalyst of Change – NHC Funding

Within the scope of the Erasmus+ Programme – Adult Education (Key Action 1: Individual Mobility), Citizenship Academy developed, throughout 2023 and 2024, a European project focused on capacity-building and cooperation, aimed at strengthening its educational practices and developing the skills of its members. This project was integrated into the association’s strategy to promote active citizenship, civic participation, and community empowerment, contributing to the continuous improvement of its adult education programmes. Framework and Objectives The project had the following main objectives: Activities Carried Out Within the framework of the project, participants took part in international training activities held between March and September 2024: These activities contributed to the development of individual and collective competencies, with a direct impact on the training practices and the work carried out by Citizenship Academy. Participants and Selection Criteria The project involved 15 participants, selected through a process aligned with the association’s principles of inclusion, diversity, […]