Marking a year on from when Russia invaded Ukraine, a demonstration will be held on the 24th of February as the people of Ukraine ask for continued support in their fight for freedom.
Posts published in “Volunteering”
A 69-year-old woman was rescued by the Madeira Volunteer Firefighters (BVM) this afternoon.
The Madeiran Volunteer Firefighters (BVM) were called out this afternoon to rescue a man trapped inside the João Gomes river, near the BVM barracks, in Funchal.
Ana Jorge, National President of the Portuguese Red Cross, has challenged the Regional Government by asking them to implement a teleassistance service for the elderly.
The Fundação S. João de Deus 'Here I Go' initiative aims to help those who are cared for by the Brothers of St. John (Irmãos de S. João de Deus no Funchal), to regain contact with their families as many are prevented from doing so by sickness and poverty.
This afternoon, the Sappers of Funchal Firefighters (BSF), rescued a dog, that was trapped in a river in the vicinity of the Vasco Gil Municipal Kennel.
The two tourists who were lost in the Santana mountains yesterday were located in the early hours of this morning.
Local newspaper, JM reported this evening that two tourists are lost in the Santana mountains.
At 22:53 local media outlet, JM reported that the Volunteer Firefighters of Câmara de Lobos (BVCL), had been called out to search for a tourist who was lost in the mountains.
In a press release, the Regional Civil Protection Service, IP-RAM confirmed that their firefighting helicopter had travelled 209,302 km in POCIR 2022 activities in a six-month period.
The Ajuda a Alimentar Cães (Help to Feed Dogs), rescued two caged dogs living in horrific conditions in Santana.
This year the PortoBay Group 'Tour to the City of Funchal - Move for Hope' race, takes place on the 28th of December.