Jorge Álvares Foundation Explained

Jorge Álvares Foundation
Native Name:Fundação Jorge Álvares
Native Name Lang:pt
Named After:Jorge Álvares
Formation:[1]
Founding Location:Avenida Miguel Bombarda, n.º 133, 4.º andar, letra I, Lisbon
Type:Foundation
Status:nonprofit organization with of public utility status
Purpose:cultural, educational, scientific, social
Headquarters:Rua Castilho, 39 (Edifício Castil) – 11º Andar – Letra I, Lisbon[2]
Location City:Lisbon
Location Country:Portugal
Coordinates:38.7229°N -9.152°W
Language:Portuguese
Leader Title:President
Leader Name:Maria Celeste Hagatong[3] [4]
Board Of Directors:Maria Celeste Hagatong, Maria Alexandra Gomes, Fernanda Ilhéu, Rui Soares Santos (2022-2028)

Jorge Álvares Foundation is a non-profit organization with public utility status established in Lisbon on 14 December 1999. It was recognized by the Portuguese government in 2002,[5] and received its public utility status in 2004.[6] [7] It received its initial funding from the Fundação para a Cooperação e o Desenvolvimento de Macau (MOP 50 million) and Stanley Ho (MOP 100 million).

The foundation is named after Jorge Álvares, credited as the first European to have reached China by sea during the Age of Discovery.[8] According to its by-laws, it takes as its purpose the development of cultural, educational, scientific, artistic, and social activities that promote an intercultural dialogue resulting from the specificity of Macau and multicentury Portuguese presence in this territory. In addition, it intends to support Portuguese institutions that promote the study and promotion of Macau, as well as activities related to the Macanese diaspora.[9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Acto de Instituição . Marques Martins de Oliveira . Vitorino José . 14 December 1999 . 13 December 2023.
  2. Web site: Contatos - Jorge Álvares . . . 13 December 2023 .
  3. Web site: Órgãos - Jorge Álvares . . Fundação Jorge Álvares. 13 December 2023 .
  4. News: . 6 April 2022 . Fundação Jorge Álvares escolhe Maria Celeste Hagatong como nova presidente . . 13 December 2023. Jorge Álvares Foundation selects Maria Celeste Hagatong as president. pt.
  5. Ordinance. 587/2002 (2.ª série). 9 April 2002. https://diariodarepublica.pt/dr/detalhe/portaria/587-2002-2607457. pt.
  6. Declaration. 89/2004 (2.ª série). 14 April 2004. https://diariodarepublica.pt/dr/detalhe/declaracao/89-2004-3363148. pt.
  7. Web site: Missão e Objetivos - Jorge Álvares . . Fundação Jorge Álvares. 13 December 2023 .
  8. News: . 8 February 2022 . Fundação Jorge Álvares quer mais portugueses a estudar na China . The Jorge Álvares Foundation wants more Portuguese people studying in China . pt . . Lusa News Agency. 13 December 2023.
  9. Web site: Estatutos da Fundação Jorge Álvares. . October 2018 . . 13 December 2023.