NIALP Introduction
NIALP, short for the NIALP – Intercultural Association Lisboa, Portugal, is a non-profit association officially recognized by AIMA — the Agency for Integration, Migration, and Asylum — as an immigrants’ association representing the Nepali community in Portugal. Founded in 2019 by leaders of the Nepali community in Portugal, we work to empower the South Asian community while promoting inclusion and dialogue within Portuguese society. We support access to healthcare, education, and social services, encourage cultural exchange, and offer community-based resources that foster belonging, participation, and shared development.
NIALP Goal
Our goal is to promote the empowerment of people in situations of vulnerability in particular migrants from South Asia to strengthen social cohesion, and to provide integrated services that contribute to sustained and successful inclusion processes.
NIALP Objectives
01 Empowerment and Education
Empowering migrants with the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to live successful lives in Portugal, contributing meaningfully to their new community.
02 Collaboration and Partnership
Collaborating with national and local authorities, civil society organizations, and private sector entities to support the social inclusion of migrants.
03 Social Advocacy and Awareness-Raising
Raising awareness of the rights and needs of migrants while fostering dialogue between them and the wider community.
NIALP Characteristics
NIALP is a non-profit immigrant association.
NIALP operates as a social organization.
key areas of Intervention
NIALP works across six strategic areas, seeking to empower the migrant population in particular, migrants from South Asia and to create the conditions for each individual to thrive and contribute to their new home:
- Access to Services
- Learning the Portuguese Language
- Employment and Vocational Training
- Inclusion and Diversity in Education
- Health Promotion
- Intercultural Dialogue
NIALP Activities
NIALP engages in a range of activities to fulfill its objectives
- Organizing cultural, social, and religious events.
- Offering Portuguese language classes.
- Providing Nepali language classes.
- Promoting locally relevant job training programs.
- Delivering health education and collaborating with local healthcare facilities.
- Coordinating with educational institutions to meet community-specific needs.
- Extending legal support to community members.
- Establishing kindergarten and daycare centers.
- Advocating for Nepali products and tourism activities.
- Promoting the Portuguese language and culture in Nepal.
- Cultivating strong relationships with local councils, city halls, financial offices, immigration authorities, social security offices, educational institutions, research bodies, and cultural organizations.
- Continue organizing cultural, social, and religious events.
- Expand Portuguese and Nepali language classes.
- Enhance local job-oriented skill development programs.
- Strengthen their legal support services.
- Further, develop kindergarten and daycare facilities.
- Continue promoting Nepali products and tourism.
- Foster Portuguese language and cultural appreciation in Nepal.
- Consolidate connections with local councils, city halls, financial offices, immigration authorities, social security offices, educational institutions, research institutions, and cultural organizations.
Proposed Activities
In addition to their ongoing initiatives, NIALP proposes to: