Latest News on News — 16 Setembro 2019

Mirpuri Foundation announces Concert for Peace 

The Mirpuri Foundation is pleased to announce the Concert for Peace 2019. The concert will be staged at the exclusive Sheraton Cascais Resort on September 27th, and will feature a headline...

News — 23 Agosto 2019

Classical Dance Summer Course

As part of its programme to promote the Arts in Portugal, the Mirpuri Foundation recently organized a classical-dance Summer Course in Lisbon, with renowned ballet dancer Alla Shirkevich. The aim of...

News — 22 Julho 2019

Backed legal study gives update

Mirpuri Foundation-backed legal study gives update on its progress: To mark International Migrants Day, on 18th December last year, the Mirpuri Foundation announced a link-up with the prestigious British Institute of...

News — 10 Julho 2019

Applications now open for DMT Awards 2020

The Mirpuri Foundation is delighted to announce that applications are now open for the 2020 Mirpuri Foundation Awards Gala, a cultural extravaganza designed to promote and recognise achievements in the worlds...

News — 3 Julho 2019

Racing for the Planet

The Mirpuri Foundation has announced that it will soon be ‘Racing For The Planet’, as it confirms both its environmental message and the name of its new VO65 racing yacht...

News — 2 Julho 2019

Climate Risk Summit - Sink or Swim

The Mirpuri Foundation was delighted to attend the inaugural ‘Economist Climate Risk Summit’ in London today, an event designed to bring together policymakers, business leaders, scientists and investors to begin...

News — 28 Junho 2019

Paulo Mirpuri speaker at Plastic Free World

Mirpuri Foundation efforts to spread its message on the dangers of single-use plastics and plastic pollution generally, are continuing with Foundation President Paulo Mirpuri addressing the “Plastic Free World” Conference...

News — 24 Junho 2019

Paris Air Show

Hi Fly´s A380 with the Mirpuri Foundation campaign livery Save the Coral Reefs was one of the stars during the flying display of the Paris Air Show 2019 season, stealing...

News — 12 Junho 2019

Seabin shares data collected

The Mirpuri Foundation shares first data from Portugal’s first ever Seabin. Early data has been collected from the Cascais Seabin, it has been studied and analysed locally, and a report of...

News — 12 Junho 2019

Aviation Club UK

President Paulo Mirpuri was today the guest speaker for the Aviation Club UK, in London, and delivered a speech on Hi Fly success history and the innovative sustainability initiatives it...

News — 7 Junho 2019

The dangers of microplastics

Mirpuri Foundation highlights dangers of microplastics in successful school workshop The Mirpuri Foundation was back in the classroom to talk to students about the dangers of plastic pollution and the...

News — 7 Junho 2019

Summit on Blue Economy

The Mirpuri Foundation participated in the 7 Seas Summit – an event taking place in Lisbon and dedicated to blue economy. Its key note speech presented the “Turn the Tide on...

News — 5 Junho 2019

New campaign to end plastic pollution

Hi Fly crews all smiles as they support World Oceans Day with picture campaign They are well used to a life in the sky, but Hi Fly staff and crews have...

News — 3 Junho 2019

Portugal and the Reduction of Single Use Plastics Seminar

The Mirpuri Foundation has been leading from the front on sustainability again, this time on the panel of a recent seminar at the University of Algarve, in Faro.  The June event,...

News — 29 Maio 2019

Spreading the sustainability message to global audience

Hi Fly’s ‘Turn the Tide on Plastic’ Airbus A330, with principal partner the Mirpuri Foundation, continues to circumnavigate the globe on its mission to raise public awareness of plastic pollution...

News — 22 Maio 2019

Beach Clean Up at Cabo da Roca

Mirpuri Foundation efforts to tackle the scourge of plastic pollution were fought on the beaches this week as a team of committed Mirpuri Foundation and Hi Fly airline volunteers joined...

News — 16 Maio 2019

Sustainable Cabin Forum

Hi Fly and The Mirpuri Foundation will be welcoming today European Commission representatives, IATA, airlines, airports, catering companies and manufacturers to a ground-breaking international Sustainable Cabin Forum at Sintra, Portugal. Working...

News — 15 Maio 2019

Fighting Wildlife Traffic

The Mirpuri Foundation and Hi Fly President Paulo Mirpuri was in London to meet fellow members of the Royal Foundation’s ‘United For Wildlife’ Taskforces for the financial and transport sector,...

News — 7 Maio 2019

New Laser Bahia at Mirpuri Foundation Sailing Academy

The Mirpuri Foundation Sailing Academy welcomed two new “Laser Bahia” sailboats, which were donated to the Cascais Naval Club by Cascais City Hall. The ceremony, which included the presence of Carlos Carreiras, the...

News — 7 Maio 2019

New ambassador Cuca Roseta

Mirpuri Foundation announces Portuguese Fadista Cuca Roseta as it’s new ambassador, spreading the foundation’s sustainability messages through a beautiful and magical voice. “I am thrilled to have become an ambassador to one of...

News — 18 Abril 2019

GT CUP Championship

Businessman Mal Sandford raced the GT CUP Championship and helped raise awareness to the Mirpuri Foundation’s values through his new and branded Aston Martin GT4 with 450 horsepower. The car...

News — 12 Abril 2019

Big Wave Surfer spreads the message

In its latest bid to reinforce the message of marine sustainability to the youngsters, the Mirpuri Foundation welcomed big wave surfer António Silva to the Foundation’s latest workshop at the...

News — 21 Março 2019

We are in The Ocean Race

The Mirpuri Foundation announced today that will be part of the next edition of the Ocean Race, the longest and toughest sporting event in the world, not only to contribute...

News — 7 Março 2019

World Ocean Summit

The Mirpuri Foundation was present in the sixth World Ocean Summit, from March 5th-7th in Abu Dhabi. This world-renowned event intended to build greater collaboration across regions and connect the world...

News — 25 Fevereiro 2019

Groundbreaking research on migrants search and rescue

The Mirpuri Foundation has announced a collaboration with the prestigious British Institute of International and Comparative Law to offer financial support for an Institute study of the responsibilities of, and...

News — 11 Fevereiro 2019

Mexichromis paulomirpuri - new species

Scientists name newly-discovered species after Mirpuri Foundation President. Paulo Mirpuri, President of the Mirpuri Foundation, is well known in the business world for his energy and flair, but many will be...

News — 31 Janeiro 2019

Restoration of Theatrical Machinery

In the Performing Arts program, the Mirpuri Foundation supported the restoration of theatrical machinery inspired by Gil Vicente’s production of “Romagem dos Agravados”, currently exhibited at the National Theatre and...

News — 22 Janeiro 2019

School workshop spreads Mirpuri message on sustainability

In a bid to spread its important message on sustainability, a delegation from the Mirpuri Foundation visited Gil Vicente school in Lisbon to explore with the children there the growing problems...

News — 16 Janeiro 2019

Single-use Plastic Free flights hailed great success by all

The total weight of plastic saved across the whole trial between Portugal and Brazil of 16 flights – 4400 passengers – was 1500 kg. The Mirpuri Foundation is the principal sustainability...

News — 25 Dezembro 2018

First single-use plastic free flight in the world

In a defining moment for the sustainability of the planet, and a global first for the airline industry, the Mirpuri Foundation has announced that wet-lease carrier Hi Fly is poised...

News — 21 Dezembro 2018

And that’s a wrap!

And that’s a wrap! These last months were full of outstanding events, programs and experiences that couldn’t have been achieved without the help of our partners, team and volunteers. A...

News — 20 Novembro 2018

Mirpuri Foundation’s Cascais Seabin is first in Portugal

The Mirpuri Foundation was once again leading the charge against plastic pollution, this time by supporting the placing of Portugal’s first ever Seabin into Cascais Harbour. Foundation President, Paulo Mirpuri, was...

News — 16 Novembro 2018

Winners of Race 5

Mirpuri Foundation Team  won Race 5 of the RC44 Cascais Cup 2018. Happy to give greater visibility to our cause #turnthetideonplastic  ...

News — 15 Novembro 2018

Taking sustainability back to the seas

Mirpuri Foundation President Paulo Mirpuri takes the helm of an RC44 racing yacht this week, to skipper a craft through the final showdown of the racing season, once again spreading...

News — 6 Novembro 2018

Portugal says NO to single-use plastics

The Web Summit has previously been described by Italian astronaut and physicist, Paolo Nespoli, as the place where ‘impossible dreams do come true,’ and for the Mirpuri Foundation that certainly...

News — 5 Novembro 2018

Vladimir Vasiliev - Mirpuri Foundation Career and Prestige Award 2018

The Career and Prestige Award of the Mirpuri Foundation Awards Gala 2018, a Lifetime Achievement Award, went to the recognized ‘God of Dance’ Vladimir Vasiliev. For 30 years Vasiliev was...

News — 5 Novembro 2018

Fernando Duarte - Winner of the Mirpuri Foundation Dance Award 2018

Fernando Duarte was awarded the ‘Anna Mascolo’ Prize for Dance, winning the Mirpuri Foundation Dance Award 2018.   Fernando Duarte – Winner of the 2018 Mirpuri Foundations’s Anna Mascolo Award for Dance The winner...

News — 5 Novembro 2018

Elmano Sancho - Winner of the Mirpuri Foundation Theatre Award 2018

Elmano Sancho took home the ‘Carlos Avilez’ Award, winning the Mirpuri Foundation Theatre Award 2018. Winner of the Mipuri Foundation’s Carlos Avilez Theatre Award – Elmano Sancho Elmano Sancho made his acting debut...

News — 5 Novembro 2018

MPMP - Winner of the Mirpuri Foundation Music Award 2018

Edward Ayres D’Abreu and Duarte Pereira Martins were proud to receive in the name of the MPMP, movimento patrimonial pela música portuguesa the ‘Sequeira Costa’ Award for Music.   Winners of the Mirpuri Foundation’s...

News — 29 Outubro 2018

European Parliament backs Mirpuri Foundation Campaign to Ditch Plastic

In another incredible success for the Mirpuri Foundation  sustained Campaign to force plastic pollution onto the political and social agenda, the European Parliament overwhelmingly backed a wide-ranging ban on single-use...

News — 26 Outubro 2018

Foundation Takes its Fight on Plastic to Consumer Chiefs

The Mirpuri Foundation was again leading from the front in its global campaign to change corporate and consumer attitudes to single-use plastics, at the launch of the Consumer Goods Forum Sustainable...

News — 13 Outubro 2018

Mirpuri Foundation President spreads message on sustainability to ICOYC

Mirpuri Foundation’s founder and President Paulo Mirpuri has blown fresh wind into the sails of the foundation’s ongoing sustainability campaign with an address to the prestigious International Council Of Yacht...

News — 9 Outubro 2018

Paulo Mirpuri Speaker at Web Summit 2018

Paulo Mirpuri,  Mirpuri Foundation’s President and Founder, will be one of the key speakers at this year’s edition of the Web Summit. The world’s biggest technology event is set to take place in Lisbon from...

News — 24 Setembro 2018

Leading Innovation in Aerospace Medicine

Mirpuri Foundation, as principal sustainability partner of the airline Hi Fly, had a key role  at the sixth European Congress for Aerospace Medicine (ECAM) held in Prague between the 20th and...

News — 20 Setembro 2018

Oceans Meeting 2018

The Mirpuri Foundation was present at the Oceans Meeting 2018, an international conference held today in Lisbon, and that counted with the presence of Portugal´s President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. The Ministerial...

News — 25 Agosto 2018

A380 Save the Coral Reefs lands in Reunion Island

The Mirpuri Foundation “Save the Coral Reefs” aircraft proudly operated the first commercial service of an Airbus A380 to this beautiful  island in the Indian Ocean, attracting a lot of...

News — 7 Agosto 2018

Sustainable and Limited Edition Mirpuri Foundation | Karün Sunglasses

The Mirpuri Foundation has partnered with Karün to launch a limited edition of the brand’s sunglasses made from 100% recycled fishing nets. This collaboration arose from a mutual desire to...

News — 2 Agosto 2018

Paradise under plastic

Big waves surfer António Silva travelled to Indonesia where he raised awareness on the issue of plastic pollution. Indonesia is every surfer’s dream come true. It is renowned as one of...

News — 27 Julho 2018

Mirpuri Foundation and OPART sign cooperation agreement

Under the terms of the agreement the Mirpuri Foundation will sponsor and support a number of projects including bringing to Portugal some of the best classic dance artists, the restoration...

News — 25 Julho 2018

Tips to help Save Coral Reefs

Mirpuri Foundation has started today a graphic campaign titled “Tips to Save Coral Reefs.” Join us in this movement and spread the word, saving our image templates above and posting them in...

News — 24 Julho 2018

Making the media headlines

Proud to see our “Save the Coral Reefs” campaign raising awareness in our home country. For the first time in history an Airbus A380, the biggest commercial aircraft in the...

News — 20 Julho 2018

Turn the Tide on Plastic on new campaign launch

It was a great honour to count with the presence of some of our Volvo Ocean Race Turn the Tide on Plastic team members and friends – Dee Caffari, Frederico Melo, Harry Spedding...

News — 20 Julho 2018

Official launch of Save the Coral Reefs Campaign

Save the Coral Reefs Campaign was officialy launched by President Paulo Mirpuri at Farnborough Air Show, in England. See the video:     ...

News — 19 Julho 2018

A380 Save the Coral Reefs

Mirpuri Foundation amplified the message of its “Save the Coral Reefs” campaign by painting a Hi Fly Airbus A380 with this coral -themed livery. The aircraft, the biggest in the...

News — 19 Julho 2018

Save the Coral Reefs campaign

The Mirpuri Foundation is raising awareness for this unprecedented campaign to fight the destruction of coral reefs. If no action is taken, these beautiful ecosystems will disappear by 2050. With...

News — 14 Julho 2018

Coral Reefs are at risk

Coral Reefs are one of the world´s most colourful, biodiverse and beautiful ecosystems. Do we want to be a threat to them? Or should we start saving them? ...

News — 10 Julho 2018

Mirpuri Foundation Sailing Academy

Mirpuri Foundation Sailing Academy Best images of Summer Courses 2018     ...

News — 10 Julho 2018

Marstrand Rock Cleaning action

The Mirpuri Foundation was one of the first women’s teams ever to race the high-speed, high-performance M32 catamarans in the fight for the GKSS Women’s Trophy, the first all-female tournament in  the World...

News — 2 Julho 2018

Competing in the World Match Racing Tour

The Mirpuri Foundation will be one of the first women’s teams ever to race the high-speed, high-performance M32 catamarans in the fight for the GKSS Women’s Trophy, the first all-female...

News — 28 Junho 2018

Documentary: Plastic contamination is killing the human race

The international news organization Sky News was in Portugal to interview Dr.Luíza Mirpuri, Mirpuri Foundation’s  Medical Advisor, for its documentary on “Turn the Tide on Plastic” boat of the Volvo...

News — 28 Junho 2018

HRH Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands meets with Paulo Mirpuri

HRH Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands met with the Mirpuri Foundation’s President Paulo Mirpuri at the “Turn the Tide on Plastic” team base during the Volvo Ocean Race final stopover...

News — 16 Junho 2018

Mirpuri Foundation race car opening the 24 Hours of Le Mans

Mal Sandford branded his V8 sports car with the Mirpuri Foundation’s logo to take part in the prestigious competition 24 Hours of Le Mans, on 16th of June, showing once again...

News — 14 Junho 2018

Mirpuri Foundation at the “Ocean Talks” in London

Dr. Luiza Mirpuri, Head of Medical Research at the Mirpuri Foundation, was a speaker at  the “Ocean Talks” conference, in London. As a member of the panel gathered to discuss...

News — 8 Junho 2018

World Oceans Day

On World Oceans Day learn how to save our seas from the hearts of the most interested part: Our Children! ...

News — 8 Junho 2018

The Mirpuri Foundation racing in the 24 Hours of Le Mans

Businessman Mal Sandford has shown once again his active support to the Mirpuri Foundation, spreading its message in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the mythical sports car competition that...

News — 24 Maio 2018

Inspiring future generations

Bernardo Freitas, Volvo Ocean Race sailor and member of the “Turn the Tide on Plastic” team, along with founding partner, the Mirpuri Foundation, meet young, budding sailors from the Mirpuri...

News — 23 Maio 2018

Raising Awareness at human biomonitoring workshop

Doctor Luíza Mirpuri, Medical Advisor for the Mirpuri Foundation, was present at the first human biomonitoring workshop ever organized in Portugal and raised awareness towards the negative impacts of plastic on...

News — 19 Maio 2018

Bringing valuable art pieces back to life

The Mirpuri Foundation announces its most recent arts patronage act. The non-profit organization is supporting the restoration of theatrical machinery that was built for Gil Vicente’s production of “Romagem dos Agravados” but has now reached a high state of degradation. The Mirpuri...

News — 14 Maio 2018

Mirpuri Foundation Awards On Air

Pedro Carneiro and Emanuel Pimenta, members of the jury for the Mirpuri Foundation’s Dance, Music and Theatre Awards 2018, have taken part in Antena 2’s morning radio show to present...

News — 27 Abril 2018

Mirpuri Foundation spreading the word at International Conference

The Mirpuri Foundation made a presentation at the 2018 Waterlogic International Conference in Cascais, Portugal. Within the scope of ocean sustainability and conservation, Dr. Ivone Mirpuri, medical advisor for the...

News — 26 Abril 2018

Tips to live with less plastic

Mirpuri Foundation has started today a graphic campaign titled “Tips to live with less plastic.” Join us in this movement and spread the word, using our image templates above in...

News — 21 Março 2018

Mirpuri Foundation attends debate on Oceans problems

The Mirpuri Foundation took part in the second edition of “Encontros do Mar”, in Ericeira, Portugal. The organization aims to actively contribute to a better world, therefore, the event served...

News — 17 Março 2018

Paulo Mirpuri signs the Clean Seas Pledge

Following his commitment towards making Hi Fly completely plastic free before the end of 2019, its president Paulo Mirpuri just signed the ‘Clean Seas’ Pledge promising to actively fight single...

News — 13 Março 2018

Hi Fly aims to go ‘Plastic Free’ by 2019

Mirpuri Foundation is pleased to announce that the airline Hi Fly will completely eliminate the use of avoidable and single use plastics on its aircrafts and at its offices before...

News — 7 Março 2018

Anna Mascolo Dance Award 2018

    This award will promote excellence in the Dance area, with a 30.000 Euros prize. Deadline for participation is June 10, 2018. This award seeks to promote excellence in the area of...

News — 12 Fevereiro 2018

Raising Awareness at the Big Wave Tour

Nazaré Challenge, the third stage of the well-known Big Wave Tour surfing circuit and one with the most dangerous waves in the world, happened this weekend at Praia do Norte...

News — 17 Janeiro 2018

Mirpuri Foundation patron of Portugal’s National Theatre and Dance Museum

Recognizing the importance of art and culture, the Mirpuri Foundation donated two 20th century paintings to the National Theatre and Dance Museum, in Portugal. The chosen pieces of art belonged...

News — 8 Janeiro 2018

Raising awareness on the use of plastics in Hong Kong

The harmful effects of plastic on human health will be presented by Dr. Ivone Mirpuri in the Volvo Ocean Race Ocean Summit in Hong Kong, China, on January 22nd. Here is...

News — 20 Dezembro 2017

Mirpuri Foundation at the BirdLife International event in London

Paulo Mirpuri, President of Mirpuri Foundation, was present at the BirdLife International event that took place last month at the British Library in London, as both organizations share the same...

News — 21 Novembro 2017

Mirpuri Foundation supports Big Wave surfer António Silva

As part of the Mirpuri Foundation’s sustainability efforts, the non-profit organization is now sponsoring António Silva, a Portuguese surfer competing in the 2018 Big Wave World Tour. António is committed to...

News — 15 Novembro 2017

Dance, Music and Theatre Awards 2018

Mirpuri Foundation is pleased to announce a Prize in the areas of Dance, Music and Theater, under the names of figures of national reputation in each of these respective cultural...

News — 9 Novembro 2017

Vantage GT4 Race Car supports Mirpuri Foundation at Silverstone

As a big supporter of the Mirpuri Foundation’s work, the Australian businessman Mal Sandford joined the Silverstone Race this Sunday with his branded race car. The Aston Martin Vantage GT4 already...

News — 26 Setembro 2017

Mirpuri Foundation at the GREENFEST sustainability event

Mirpuri Foundation’s President, Paulo Mirpuri, will participate in this year’s edition of Greenfest, the largest sustainability event in Portugal, sharing the Foundation’s view and efforts towards marine conservation. The event is...

News — 18 Setembro 2017

Dance Music And Theatre Awards 2018

Mirpuri Foundation is pleased to announce a Prize in the areas of Dance, Music and Theater, under the names of figures of national reputation in each of these respective cultural...

News — 5 Julho 2017

Mirpuri Foundation Sailing Academy

  As part of the sponsorship agreement between the Mirpuri Foundation and the Sailing Academy of Cascais, all boats of the Optimist class are now displaying the Foundation image, carrying an...

News — 16 Junho 2017

Volvo Ocean Race 2017-18

Mirpuri Foundation is the sixth confirmed team for the upcoming 2017/2018 edition of Volvo Ocean Race, that will spread a strong environmental message : “Turn the Tide on Plastic”. The...

News — 9 Junho 2017

Training Center Sponsorship

Students with high potential and low financial resources can apply for Mirpuri Foundation support to pay for their training with reimbursement over time once they are employed. This program applies...

News — 10 Abril 2017

Mirpuri Foundation sponsors Sailing Academy of Cascais

Mirpuri Foundation, in the person of its President Paulo Mirpuri, signed a sponsorship agreement with the Sailing Academy of Cascais, represented by its President Gonçalo Esteves. “The Mirpuri Foundation believes sailing...

News — 10 Março 2017

Special day for children in Cape Verde

Mirpuri Foundation provided a special day for a group of Cape Verdean children supported by Tia Marina Cristina Association1, grating them the opportunity to visit the sailboat VOR70 Mirpuri Foundation...

News — 8 Março 2017

Save the Ocean - Call To action

It has been a full month since racing sailing yacht VOR70 Mirpuri Foundation reached safely in the harbour of Barbados after crossing the North Atlantic. A press conference prior and...

News — 8 Fevereiro 2017

Transatlantic crossing sponsored by Mirpuri Foundation

Mirpuri Foundation was the major sponsor of a Transatlantic Crossing organized by its founder, Paulo Mirpuri, which left Mindelo, Cape Verde January 29th, and arrived at Barbados 7 days later. Paulo...

News — 16 Janeiro 2017

Mirpuri Foundation - For a better world

“For a better world” The Mirpuri Foundation is a non-profit foundation set up in Portugal by the businessman and philanthropist Paulo Mirpuri as a vehicle to manage his family’s charitable donations...

News — 9 Setembro 2016

First Flight Experience

Mirpuri Foundation supported a group of 88 children and 46 adults with their first flight experience. The journey, on board of an Airbus A340-300 from the Portuguese airline Hi Fly, began...

News — 14 Janeiro 2016

International Aid

Mirpuri Foundation helped a Syrian refugee family of six that, for health reasons, was forced to interrupt their journey to Canada. The president of the Foundation, Paulo Mirpuri went to the...