At SEMEAR, inclusion isn’t just a value, it’s a daily commitment, a purpose, and a movement. As a Portuguese non-profit, SEMEAR is dedicated to the professional training and social inclusion of young people and adults with intellectual and developmental difficulties. In a country where unemployment among people with disabilities is six times the national average, SEMEAR is changing the narrative... one life, one opportunity, one seed at a time.
We believe that every individual has something valuable to offer. With the right support, encouragement, and belief, people with intellectual disabilities can and do thrive, not just as workers, but as active, empowered citizens. SEMEAR trains and guides them into the workforce while also supporting families, businesses, and communities in becoming part of this inclusive journey.
But SEMEAR goes beyond employment, it fosters belonging. It combats social isolation and redefines the word difference into a celebration of talent, capacity, and potential. Every student’s progress, every small victory, is a powerful reminder that inclusion is more than an idea, it’s a transformation we can all be part of.
With your support, we can sow a future where everyone, regardless of ability, has the chance to flourish.
SEMEAR is more than a name, it’s a verb, a mission, and a promise. Let’s sow tomorrow together.
