For combating housing poverty illustrated by its mission to “Renovate Homes, Rebuild Lives, and Restore Dignity” across vulnerable communities.
Across Portugal, Just a Change is transforming the way communities confront housing poverty. Founded on the conviction that no one should be left to live in unsafe or degrading conditions, the organisation has dedicated itself to breathing new life into homes that have long been abandoned or fallen into disrepair. These are not just construction projects they are acts of restoration, both of shelter and of human dignity.
Their approach is deeply collaborative. Partnering with municipalities, businesses, and volunteers, Just a Change brings together a network of people united by a shared goal: to create homes where families can feel safe, supported, and proud. Every project is a unique story of resilience, walls repaired, roofs rebuilt, and spaces redesigned to be not only functional, but warm and welcoming.
The work reaches beyond physical structures. Renovations spark renewed community spirit, forging stronger connections between neighbours and empowering residents to take pride in their surroundings. Energy-efficient upgrades and thoughtful designs ensure that the benefits last for years, creating homes that are as sustainable as they are beautiful.
In every corner of Portugal where Just a Change has left its mark, the result is the same: lives transformed, communities strengthened, and a future imagined with greater hope. Their mission is simple yet profound, a Portugal where every person has not just a house, but a home that tells a story of safety, belonging, and opportunity.
