Open Class Community Participation in Practice: Mobilising and Generating Change

Lusófona University - Lisbon University Centre invites the entire academic community and professionals in the social sector to participate in the Open Lecture "Community Participation in Practice: How to Mobilise and Generate Change", which will take place on the 7th of April, 2025.

This session will provide a space for reflection and sharing on the impact of community participation in transforming territories and promoting local development. The active participation of individuals and institutions is crucial for social mobilisation, serving as a powerful tool for building local solutions.

Through the presentation of the Our Neighbourhood, Our City Programme (PNBNC), we will explore a practical experience of community intervention, demonstrating how participation can strengthen communities and drive significant social change. The event, led by Professor Nélson Ramalho, and organised in close collaboration with second-year students of the Bachelor's degree in Social Work, offers a unique opportunity for students and professionals to deepen their knowledge of the methodologies that promote engagement and social transformation.

Programme

09:00 | Opening Session

• Hélia Bracons - Coordinator of the Bachelor's Degree in Social Work
• Nélson Ramalho - Assistant Professor at the Institute of Social Work/FCSEA

09:30 | Experiences of Community Transformation: Our Neighbourhood, Our City Programme (PNBNC)

• Carlos Rabaçal | Councillor at Setúbal City Council
• Maria Inês Rios | Social Worker & Coordinator of PNBNC at Setúbal City Council
• Residents of the PNBNC territory
• Moderator: Verónica Pereira | Second-year Student of the Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

11:30 | Debate

• Neide Jorge dos Santos | Second-year Student of the Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

12:00 | Closing Session

• Inês Rodrigues & Bruna Gomes | Second-year Students of the Bachelor's Degree in Social Work