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Catalyst of Change

Catalyst of Change

Supporting a vibrant civil society in Europe

P&D Factor

popdesenvolvimento.org
Call 1
Women's Rights
Portugal

P&D Factor is a non-profit organization that promotes development based on human rights, equality, and non-discrimination principles. It focuses on sustainable development and political action that put people at the centre of change. The organisation works to reduce inequalities and support vulnerable groups through advocacy, research, and trainings. P&D Factor's efforts align with major international frameworks, including the Sustainable Development Goals. Its work covers key areas such as education, health, gender equality, youth, migration, and civic participation. Moreover, the organization closely collaborates with other CSOs, policymakers, and international partners to make a stronger impact.

About the Project

Place and Voice – Agency and Combat Against Invisibilities and Exclusion

P&D Factor’s project aimed to address the growing challenges in Portugal where social and political shifts have weakened attention to women’s rights, equality, health, and participation. Many civil society organisations depend on government funding, limiting their ability to act on their own missions and reducing focus on intersectional rights. The project identified key gaps and unheard voices in areas such as sexual and reproductive health, gender equality, and discrimination, aiming to strengthen awareness and civic action. P&D Factor produced a detailed report and launched a six-week Instagram campaign featuring public figures, data highlights, and quotes from CSOs. The report results and the campaign reached wide audiences and gained media coverage, drawing attention to neglected issues and unfulfilled rights.

Communication Outputs

Project Communications

This section presents P&D Factor’s own communications as part of the Catalyst project. P&D Factor published a report focussing on invisible issues in Portuguese society followed by an extensive Instagram Campaign focussed around their report results.

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Funded by the European Union

name

Catalyst of Change: Protecting the Union values by supporting a resilient, engaged and vocal civil society for the promotion of women’s rights, environmental justice and anti-corruption

partner

European Center for Not-for-Profit Law Stichting (ECNL)

duration

1 January 2023- 31 December 2026

budget

3,411.982 EUR