The Cruzada do Menor, ‘Crusade' was founded in 1920 in order to contribute to the eradication of childhood tuberculosis - Since 1986, after successfully completing this initial mission, it altered its focus towards socio-pedagogical projects for young people.

Nowadays, it provides care to children, young people, adults, seniors and families through seminars, lectures and income generation workshops.

It looks after 928 children between the ages of 4 months and 6 years in 6 care centres; offers professional and sports courses; runs a day care centre for seniors over the ages of 80, and a training centre for students - Cruzada do menor can be contacted via email here or on the organization's website on this link.