Jorge Álvares Foundation is a non-profit organization with public utility status established in Lisbon on 14 December 1999.[1] 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).[1]
Fundação Jorge Álvares | |
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| Named after | Jorge Álvares |
|---|---|
| Formation | 14 December 1999[1] |
| Founded at | Avenida Miguel Bombarda, n.º 133, 4.º andar, letra I, Lisbon[1] |
| Type | Foundation |
| Legal 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 | |
| Coordinates | 38°43′23″N 9°09′07″W / 38.72293°N 9.1519617°W |
Official language | Portuguese |
President | Maria Celeste Hagatong[3][4] |
| Maria Celeste Hagatong, Maria Alexandra Gomes, Fernanda Ilhéu, Rui Soares Santos (2022-2028)[3] | |
| Website | jorgealvares |
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]
References
edit- ^ a b c d Marques Martins de Oliveira, Vitorino José (14 December 1999). "Acto de Instituição" (PDF). Retrieved 13 December 2023.
- ^ "Contatos - Jorge Álvares". Fundação Jorge Álvares. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
- ^ a b "Órgãos - Jorge Álvares". Fundação Jorge Álvares. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
- ^ "Fundação Jorge Álvares escolhe Maria Celeste Hagatong como nova presidente" [Jorge Álvares Foundation selects Maria Celeste Hagatong as president]. Hoje Macau (in Portuguese). 6 April 2022. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
- ^ Ordinance 587/2002 (2.ª série) (in Portuguese). 9 April 2002.
- ^ Declaration 89/2004 (2.ª série) (in Portuguese). 14 April 2004.
- ^ "Missão e Objetivos - Jorge Álvares". Fundação Jorge Álvares. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
- ^ "Fundação Jorge Álvares quer mais portugueses a estudar na China" [The Jorge Álvares Foundation wants more Portuguese people studying in China]. TSF (in Portuguese). Lusa News Agency. 8 February 2022. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
- ^ "Estatutos da Fundação Jorge Álvares" (PDF). Jorge Álvares Foundation. October 2018. Retrieved 13 December 2023.