Inauguration of the Municipal Unit for Prevention and Autonomy (MUPA)
On July 17, we inaugurated the Municipal Unit for Prevention and Autonomy, the first national initiative designed to work on secondary prevention. This is an emergency response facility with the capacity to accommodate 28 people who find themselves homeless for the first time in the Lisbon municipality.
Located in the Bairro do Ourives, this space aims to provide support and security to those who join it. Beyond housing support, integration into this facility also includes specialized technical assistance aimed at supporting various areas: job searching, housing, and other skills.
Its ultimate goal is to promote greater autonomy for the residents so that they can transition to a more independent situation.
We thank the Lisbon City Council for supporting this project, especially President Carlos Moedas and Councilor Sofia Athayde. We also extend our gratitude to the President of the Beato Parish Council, Silvino Correia, as well as to all the partners involved in this pilot project.
