Maré Viva Programme (Portugal)

The Maré Viva Programme is a programme for young people to occupy free time during the summer vacations. This programme aims to promote a healthy occupation of free time of youth, give support to beach users and provide useful information about tourism, environment and public health.

The participants perform different activities such as the maintaining of safety conditions, beach cleanups and distribution of beach ashtrays. They also provide environmental information and raise awareness about environmental issues such as marine litter.

This programme is open to young residents or students from Cascais aged between 15 and 21 (the participants receive a daily subsidy of 10 Euros and personal accident insurance). All participants have a previous Informal Course of Beach Protection where they are taught communication techniques, legislation, health promotion, environment and tourism.

This year, a special group of Maré Viva Programme had the task of cleaning the waste at the cliff between the Santa Marta Lighthouse and Boca do inferno, every week.

Facts

Available documentation and further information

http://www.geracao-c.com/conteudo.aspx?lang=pt&id_class=245&name=Mare-Viva