EAPN Portugal is a national anti-poverty and social solidarity association, established on 17 December 1991 and recognised as a Non-Governmental Development Organisation in 1995. It is part of the wider European Anti Poverty Network, founded in Brussels in 1990 and represented in 31 countries. 2
Based in Porto, the Portuguese network works across the country through 18 district centres and a centre in Funchal, Madeira. Its purpose is to connect organisations, groups and people working to combat poverty and social exclusion. 25
Its activities include information, training, research and technical support, as well as work to strengthen organisations active in the field. The organisation also seeks to influence public policy and promote the participation of people experiencing poverty in decisions affecting them. 1510
For the 2025–2028 term, the board is led by president Maria Joaquina Ruas Madeira; Agostinho Cesário Jardim Moreira is vice-president. Maria José Vicente is the national coordinator. 46