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<div>In the face of the <strong>devastating wildfires</strong> that swept through our community in Southwest Portugal, We are launching this <strong>emergency</strong> community fundraising campaign.
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<div><em>Diante dos incêndios devastadores que varreram a nossa comunidade no Sudoeste de Portugal, estamos lançando esta campanha de arrecadação de fundos de emergência comunitária.</em>
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<div><strong>What Happened?</strong>
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<div>Between August 5th - August 8th, 2023, wildfires ripped through rural communities based around Odeceixe and Sao Teotonio, causing massive damage to homes, rural tourism projects and farms. Over 1400 people were evacuated from their homes. The National Civil Protection Service said about 1,000 firefighters, 320 vehicles and nine aircraft were deployed. Approximately 10,000 hectares (25,000 acres) were scorched.
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<div><em>Entre os dias 5 e 8 de agosto de 2023, incêndios florestais varreram comunidades rurais nas regiões de Odeceixe e São Teotónio, causando danos massivos a residências, projetos de turismo rural e fazendas. Mais de 1400 pessoas foram evacuadas de suas casas. O Serviço Nacional de Proteção Civil informou que cerca de 1000 bombeiros, 320 veículos e nove aeronaves foram mobilizados. Aproximadamente 10.000 hectares (25.000 acres) foram consumidos pelas chamas.</em>
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<div>Localities affected: Odeceixe, São Miguel, Val d’Alho, Val Juncal, Val d Água, Zambujeira do Baixo, Galé de Cima, Reguengos.
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<div><strong>Our Mission:</strong>
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<div>This Relief Fund will help those who have been directly impacted by the wildfires. Our primary focus is to assist those who have lost the most, and have the least.
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<div><strong><em>Nossa Missão:</em></strong>
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<div><em>Este Fundo de Auxílio irá ajudar aqueles que foram diretamente impactados pelos incêndios florestais. Nosso foco principal é auxiliar aqueles que perderam mais e possuem menos recursos.</em>
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<div><strong>Where the Funds Will Go:</strong>
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<div>Direct Aid for Uninsured Fire Victims: Your contribution will directly provide shelter, food, clothing, and essential supplies for those who have lost everything.
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<div>Restoring Vital Infrastructure: Many members of our community have lost crucial infrastructure like solar and water systems, machinery, and equipment. Your donation will help them regain their self-sufficiency and rebuild.
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<div><em>Destino dos Fundos:</em>
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<div><em>Ajuda Direta para Vítimas de Incêndios Sem Seguro: Sua contribuição irá diretamente fornecer abrigo, comida, roupas e suprimentos essenciais para aqueles que perderam tudo.</em>
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<div><em>Restauração de Infraestrutura Vital: Muitos membros de nossa comunidade perderam infraestruturas cruciais, como sistemas solares e de água, máquinas e equipamentos. Sua doação os ajudará a recuperar sua autossuficiência e reconstruir.</em>
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<div><strong>How will the Funds be administered?</strong>
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<div>We are an action committee of local residents not directly impacted by the fires.
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<div>We have created an online funding application form (link below) so anyone affected by the fire can receive financial assistance according their means and needs.
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<div>We will do our very best to maintain full transparency and ensure funds are distributed where they are needed the most.
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<div><em>Como os Fundos serão administrados?</em>
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<div><em>Somos um comitê de ação composto por residentes locais não diretamente impactados pelos incêndios.</em>
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<div><em>Criámos um formulário de pedido de financiamento online (link abaixo) para que qualquer pessoa afetada pelo incêndio possa receber assistência financeira de acordo com os seus meios e necessidades.</em>
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<div><em>Faremos o nosso melhor para manter total transparência e garantir que os fundos sejam distribuídos onde são mais necessários.</em>
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<div><strong>If you were affected by the fires, click </strong><a href="https://forms.gle/TGs5yZt4yS6wVjmB9" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>HERE</strong></a><strong> to make a claim.</strong>
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<div><strong>Se você foi afetado pelos incêndios, clique </strong><a href="https://forms.gle/TGs5yZt4yS6wVjmB9" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>AQUI</strong></a><strong> para fazer uma solicitação.</strong>
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<div><strong>Join Us in Making a Difference:</strong>
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<div>Every donation, no matter how big or small, will have a profound impact on the lives of those affected. By contributing to this emergency relief effort, you are not just donating money; you are providing new hope to our friends and neighbours.
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<div><strong><em>Junte-se a nós para fazer a diferença:</em></strong>
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<div><em>Cada doação, não importa o quão grande ou pequena, terá um impacto profundo nas vidas dos afetados. Ao contribuir para esse esforço de auxílio de emergência, você não está apenas doando dinheiro; está proporcionando nova esperança aos nossos amigos e vizinhos.</em>
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<div><strong>How You Can Help:</strong>
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<div><strong>Donate: </strong>Click the "Donate" button and give what you can. Your generosity will make a direct and immediate difference in the lives of those in need.
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<div><strong>Share: </strong>Spread the word about our fundraiser. Share this GoFundMe page with your friends, family, colleagues, and on social media platforms to amplify our reach. Better still, <a href="https://tinyurl.com/bdzfrbye" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">download</a> our flyer and place it in your local shops and restaurants!
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<div><strong>Help: </strong>If you are based in SW Portugal, have a willing pair of hands and want to get involved in the relief and restoration efforts - get in touch and we will add you to the various action groups active on Whatsapp.
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<div>Thank you for your support in this time of need - keep checking back for updates!
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<div><strong><em>Como Você Pode Ajudar:</em></strong>
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<div><strong><em>Doar: </em></strong><em>Clique no botão "Doar" e contribua com o que puder. Sua generosidade fará uma diferença direta e imediata nas vidas daqueles que precisam.</em>
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<div><strong><em>Compartilhar: </em></strong><em>Divulgue nossa campanha de arrecadação. Compartilhe esta página do GoFundMe com seus amigos, familiares, colegas e nas redes sociais para ampliar nosso alcance. Melhor ainda, baixe nosso folheto e coloque-o em lojas e restaurantes locais!</em>
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<div><strong><em>Ajudar: </em></strong><em>Se você está baseado no sudoeste de Portugal, tem disponibilidade para ajudar e deseja se envolver nos esforços de auxílio e restauração, entre em contato e nós o adicionaremos aos diversos grupos de ação ativos no Whatsapp.</em>
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<div><em>Agradecemos pelo seu apoio neste momento de necessidade - continue conferindo para atualizações!</em>
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<div><em>Jason &amp; Isabel Horton </em>
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<div><em>Johanna Uddh </em>
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<div><em>Nadine Jacinto Rodrigues</em>
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