Portugal has been affected by multiple fires for weeks, especially in the North and Center. The fireworks have so far caused two dead and several injured and destroyed first and second housing houses, a life and forest area. Now there is a platform that is the “connecting link” between those who need help and who wants to help.
Continental Portugal has been affected by multiple fires since July, especially in the North and Center.
The fireworks have so far caused two dead, including a firefighter, and several injured and destroyed the first and second housing houses, as well as agricultural and livestock explorations and forest area.
What platform is this?
With the motto “United in prevention, solidarity in the recovery”it is The “connection link” between those who need help and who wants to help.
In addition to citizens, companies and influencers have already joined. “Portugal without flames” was created two days ago. It is a free digital platform.
How did you come up?
First, the actress’s social networks appeal Jessica Athayde to promote companies and people willing to help the victims of the fires. Then the humorist António Raminhos.
It was inspired by these appeals that a group of volunteers developed the prototype of “Portugal without flames”, using artificial intelligence, to “Mobilize help, streamline processes and multiply impact, “says the platform’s creators in a statement.
What contributions can I make?
There are already hundreds of volunteers to help with what they can. The main contributions are:
- Food and water;
- Essential clothes and goods;
- Voluntary work;
- Financial/donation support;
“In the same space, anyone can share their help request, join crowdfunding links, social networks or other information showing their reality, ” explains, in a statement, Ricardo Paiáguaone of the platform’s creators.
How does it work?
“Portugal without flames” works with four platforms:
- I need help – Affected people describe their situation and needs;
- I want to help – Brands or citizens register offers, such as goods, accommodation, transportation, donations or disclosure (and the platform makes the Match);
- Solidarity influencers – List of public figures that mobilize the communities themselves to support victims;
- State of fires – Updated information on active fires;
“If each one contributes a little, we multiply the help ”, It still says Ricardo Paiágua in the note sent to the newsrooms.
Portugal activated the European Civil Protection Mechanismupon which two Fire Boss aircraft arrived to reinforce the fight against fires.
According to provisional official data, until 19 August More than 201 thousand hectares burned In the country, more than the area burned throughout 2024.
