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The Regional Government has authorized financial aid to two organizations to support Madeirans and Portuguese descendants in vulnerable situations in Venezuela.
The Regional Government of Madeira has approved the allocation of a total of 55,000 euros in humanitarian aid to two organizations operating in Venezuela, with the specific objective of supporting Madeirans and Portuguese descendants in situations of need. The decision was made under a budgetary allocation intended for situations of urgent and compelling need affecting emigrant communities.
The support was authorized through two resolutions that allow the signing of program contracts with the following entities:
The funds are intended for the acquisition and distribution of essential goods such as food, medicine, hygiene products, clothing, and healthcare, as well as other social recovery actions. The program contracts are valid until June 30, 2027, and the Director of Regional Communities and External Cooperation, José Sancho Gonçalves Gomes, was mandated to execute them.
The Madeiran athlete won the 2025/2026 First Division National Championship in the Pool discipline of 10-Ball. The Regional Government also commended Gastromadeira Clube de Bilhar - GCB and the Madeira Billiards Association.
Afonso Jardim Serrão, João Dinis Vieira Nascimento, Agostinho Manuel Dias Órfão and Avelino José Jardim Câmara won gold medals at the 2026 ICF Ocean Racing World Cup Stage 1. The Regional Government publicly commended the athletes and the organisations involved in their achievements.
The Regional Directorate for Sport has awarded grants for participation in regional gymnastics for all and fencing competitions. Maximum funding amounts to €432.08 for Associação One - Onde Nasce a Expressão and €631.60 for Associação Desportiva e Recreativa de Ponta Delgada.