Money donated at the Rain Dance will be used to help fund the projects highlighted below and more  in the future. If you pre-reserve a ticket you will receive two free drinks and a piece of cake or a cookie. Email events.silvesrotary@gmail.com.

For over 30 years the Rotary Clube de Silves has supported our community to make a difference in people’s lives. In recent times our projects have included supporting Castelo de Sonhos in their work with the poor including help with the purchase of a vehicle and helping Casa de Povo de Messines in purchasing equipment and furniture tor rooms the physically disabled. and those with learning difficulties.

Our education projects have included creating a wall of Sardines artwork produced by the primary school children, a multimedia project for all children attending Silves Sul Schools with Oscars awarded for the best work at a glittering gala evening.

There have been school exchanges for students with a school in Southampton U.K. and in 2024 a team will be entered into a Model United Nations Congress in Manchester.

RC Silves members have also walked part of the Camino de Santiago de Compostela to raise money to equip a sensory room for young children with autism and Downs Syndrome.

The club is now beginning a project to build a small sustainable forest garden as part of our environmental commitments.