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Society · Funchal · 9 November 2026

Portuguese and Polish seniors join in Madeira Erasmus+ project on climate and learning

Activities in Madeira blended maths, environment, cooking and art to promote learning across generations and cultures.

ARTE.M – Association for Art and Culture of Madeira, working with SocioHabita Funchal and the Polish foundation Fundacja Inthinknity, ran a series of adult education, active ageing and sustainability activities on the island.

The initiative was part of the European project "From Numbers to Climate", funded by Erasmus+. Polish participants and local community members worked on data, problem-solving and the environmental impact of everyday habits through educational games and interactive challenges.

At the São Gonçalo Community Centre, participants baked traditional Madeiran bread and wheat soup together, and joined vegetarian cooking workshops. Painting, collage, art therapy and laughter yoga sessions were also held. The partners will continue cooperating, with a planned stage in Poland.

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