Fundação Manuel António Da Mota
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Meet the Foundation

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The Manuel António da Mota Foundation (FMAM) was established in 2009 and officially recognised in 2010.
It constitutes the contemporary and natural corollary of the philanthropic matrix and tradition of the Mota-Engil Group, in the path of the legacy of its founder, Manuel António da Mota.
Manuel António da Mota was an entrepreneur and philanthropist who surpassed himself.

Despite all the adversities, through his business activity or on his own initiative, he has always contributed to the common good, affirming the values that FMAM and the Mota family preserve until today.
Having only the primary school education, but endowed with strong determination and boldness, in 1946 he founded Mota & Companhia, a company focused on the Engineering and Construction sector, which later lead to the Mota-Engil Group.

The Mota-Engil Group, led by the Mota family, today comprises a wide and multi-sectoral set of businesses, encompassing the areas of Engineering and Construction, Environment and Services, Transport Concessions, Energy, Mining and Tourism. 
Present in Europe, in the American Continents and Africa through its branches and affiliated companies spread across the world, it’s turnover amounts to more than 2 billion euros, counting in its ranks with thousands of employees.

Created in honour of Manuel António da Mota, the Foundation is an important instrument of the social responsibility policy of the Mota-Engil Group, as an organised and systematic expression of an ethical and socially committed management, in the name of an active and participative corporate citizenship.

The Foundation, based in the city of Porto, has for statutory purposes the promotion, development and support of initiatives of a social nature in the fields of beneficence and social solidarity, and of a cultural nature in the fields of education, health, environment, organization and support to the artistic activity, exercising its activity throughout the national territory and in the countries where the Mota-Engil Group is present.

It also institutes the “Manuel António da Mota Award” annually.


“My father was a good man.”

ENG. ANTÓNIO MOTA | Manuel António da Mota son and Chairman of the Board of the MOTA-ENGIL GROUP
THE LIFE OF MANUEL ANTÓNIO DA MOTA
MISSION, VISION AND VALUES OF THE FOUNDATION

Mission
The mission of the Manuel António da Mota Foundation is to act in favour of the integrated development of the communities in which the Mota-Engil Group operates, in Portugal and abroad, particularly in the social, cultural, educational and environmental domains.


Vision
The Manuel António da Mota Foundation stands out as a reference entity among its counterparts, honouring the inspiring memory of Manuel António da Mota and the spirit of its founders, contributing decisively to the reinforcement and consolidation of the social responsibility strategy of the Mota-Engil Group.

In compliance with its statutory purposes, strategy, objectives, activities, policies and management systems, the Manuel António da Mota Foundation is governed by the preservation and defense of the following values:

01. Legality
Strict observance of legality in all management decisions and acts and respect for the rights and guarantees of natural and legal persons with whom it relates.
02. Impartiality
Impartial and non-discriminatory treatment in the conduct of processes related to requests for support or financing emanating from external entities, taking into account the statutory purposes, objectives and activity plans.
03. Ethics and Transparency
Respect for ethical principles in all practices and management systems and transparency in the field of procedures that are likely to affect the rights or interests of third parties.
04. Commitment and Responsibility
Adoption of a culture of commitment and accountability in the fulfillment of statutory purposes, in the pursuit of the assumed objectives and other aspects related to its activities.
05. Rigor and Efficiency
Rigor and efficiency in the management of human, material and financial resources allocated to the activity and adoption of practices that encourage quality and continuous improvement of management methods and systems.
06. Creativity and innovation
Create a climate conducive to creativity and innovation in the design and implementation of internal initiatives and in supporting external initiatives.
07. Sustainability
Incorporation of social and environmental sustainability principles and practices in management systems, decision-making processes and in the analysis and support of third party initiatives.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES

The Foundation pursues a set of strategic objectives which constitute the main guidelines of its activity.

Social Development

The Foundation contributes to the social development of the national and international communities where it operates.

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Education

The Foundation supports the education, training and qualification of young people and adults, valuing human potential, promoting social and professional insertion and stimulating educational merit and success.

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Culture

The Foundation promotes culture, supports cultural agents and values ​​access to cultural goods and values ​​throughout the community.

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Internacional

The Foundation supports and develops social responsibility projects in the countries where Mota-Engil is present, contributing to the pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals and the achievement of its objectives.

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Mota-Engil Community

The Foundation develops an active internal social responsibility policy, designing and executing social and family support programs for Mota-Engil employees and promoting corporate volunteering.

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