For the first time, the Horta City Council was awarded the Social Merit Flag by the National Association of Social Gerontology (ANGES) awarded by the National Association of Social Gerontology (ANGES) in recognition of the work recognition of the work carried out by the Municipality for the well-being and quality of life of its community.

The award was presented this afternoon to the Mayor of Horta during the Social Merit Gala, held in Oliveira do Bairro, at a ceremony presided over by the Minister of Labor, Solidarity and Social Security, Maria do Rosário Ramalho, distinguishes entities that stand out for developing effective strategies in the social area, promoting equal opportunities and improving the quality of life of citizens.

“This distinction is a reflection of the City Council’s commitment to implementing initiatives and projects that benefit our population, from the youngest to the oldest, with a special focus on inclusion for the elderly elderly, sustainable development and promoting the quality of life of our citizens,” said Mayor Carlos Ferreira.

On the occasion, Carlos Ferreira expressed his pride at this recognition, saying that “this award is the result of the hard work and dedication of the entire municipal team and local partners who collaborate daily to build a fairer and more
society”. The mayor of Horta, the only municipality on Faila Island, also reaffirmed the municipality’s commitment to continuing to invest in measures that promote well-being and social cohesion on the island of Faial.

“This distinction reinforces the role of Horta Town Hall as a benchmark in the promoting municipal public policies. It is an incentive for us to continue to develop innovative and sustainable programs to serve all citizens and strengthen the attractiveness of Faial Island as a safe territory with stunning nature, where it’s good to live”, he concluded.

In Tribuna das Ilhas newspaper.

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