Topic 1 Immigrant groups and communities and organisations in Spain that support women from outside the EU
In recent decades, the immigrant and refugee population has experienced a notable increase in Spain. In the case of immigrants, their number increased from a total of 4,144,166 foreigners in 2006 to 5,036,878 people in 2019, an increase of more than eight hundred thousand people. In this scenario, NGOs have become a powerful actor in the field of care for migrants and refugees in Spain, as in other European countries.
But, in addition to NGOs, there are various associations, women’s groups that provide support in different areas: job search, networking, food, leisure, culture and other aspects that are relevant to a person’s life.
In Spain and in the Valencian Community there are many NGOs, associations and support groups working with migrant women. NGOs and associations receive public and private funding to be able to carry out different programmes, projects and actions focused on assisting, supporting, guiding and helping the migrant population.
Many of these entities have long experience working with diverse groups. They have worked both in the countries of origin and in Spain. Many of these entities are based in Spain and other countries. They also have offices in various parts of the world. This means that these organisations and associations have consolidated their work and their support for people.
Although the list of entities is long, we have made a selection of the main organisations and we will explain a few details: contact information, logo, brief description of the entity and other relevant details.
The organisation has more than 30 years of experience working on a variety of issues worldwide. They currently focus their work on: women’s rights, climate justice and sustainability, global citizenship and migration, and emergency and disaster response. This organisation has several offices in Spain.
The contact details in the Valencian Community are:
Address: Calle Turia nº53 bajo. Valencia – 46008. Tel.: 915986290
Web: www.alianzaporlasolidaridad.org
Retrieved from: https://www.alianzaporlasolidaridad.org/
Valencia Acoge is a supportive space for intercultural learning and the fight against racism and individualism, offering to contribute to the creation of a better society through the participation and action of local and immigrant people. Valencia Acoge is part of a network and actively participates in different forums and platforms at national and international level with the aim of sharing strategies and experiences to increase political advocacy.
Address: Avda. de la Constitución 254 Bajo izq. – 46019 – Valencia Tel: +34 963 66 01 68
Web: https://valencia-acoge.org/
Retrieved from: https://valencia-acoge.org/
The Spanish Commission for Refugee Aid is a Spanish NGO founded in 1979. Its main objectives are based on defending the rights of refugees, stateless persons or migrants in need of international protection or at risk of social exclusion. CEAR works in different areas, but the most important ones are: legal support, foster care and inclusion. This organisation has several offices in Spain. The contact details in the Valencian Community are:
Address: Carrer de Francisco Moreno Usedo, 21, 46018 València, Valencia. Tel.: 963 16 24 77
Web: https://www.cear.es/
Retrieved from: https://www.cearpv.org/
ACCEM is an NGO that works for the defence of fundamental rights, care and accompaniment of people who find themselves in a situation or at risk of social exclusion.They work in different areas such as: refugee and immigration, poverty and exclusion, rights, diversity, etc.
Address: Carrer de Mossén Fenollar, 9, 46007 València, Valencia. Tel.: 963496977
This is one of the best known organisations with branches all over the world. Red Cross develops activities aimed at favouring the integration of immigrants into our society: language classes, educational-cultural activities, training in social skills, occupational training, leisure and free time occupation, psychological intervention, help in finding a job, etc. This organisation has several offices in Spain. The contact details in the Valencian Community are:
Address: Ciudad Gran Turia, Carrer de la Creu Roja, 3. Tel.: 963 80 22 44
Web: https://www.cruzroja.es/principal/web/cruz-roja/territorial?centro=15739
Retrieved from: https://www.fedacova.org/cruz-roja-valencia/
It is an organisation that works for the full realisation of human rights, democratic governance, equality and solidarity between individuals and peoples. MPDL has been paying special attention to migrants, asylum seekers and refugees since its creation more than 30 years ago.
Address: Carrer de Lleida, 28, 46009 València, Valencia.
Tel.: 963 82 15 31
Web: http://www.mpdl.org/
Retrieved from: https://caongd.org/ONGD/movimiento-por-la-paz-el-desarme-y-la-libertad-mpdl/
Other support groups and networks
- Asociación Por ti Mujer: https://asociacionportimujer.org/
- Network of Entities for the Support of Migrant Women and/or Victims of Gender Violence: https://redormiga.org/red-aminvi
- Jesuit Refugee Service: https://sjme.org/
- Asociación de Mujeres Inmigrantes de Valencia: http://www.casadeladona.net/donesInmigrants.htm
- Liga Española de la Educación y la Cultura Popular: https://ligaeducacion.org/
- Asociación Rumiñahui: https://www.ruminahui.org/
- Fundación CEPAIM: https://www.cepaim.org/
- Fundación Calala: https://calala.org/
- Asociación de Orientación Mujeres Migrantes en Cataluña AOMICAT: https://www.mujeresmigrantesbarcelona.com/
- ASOCIACIÓN DE MUJERES INMIGRANTES MALEN ETXEA: https://malenetxea.org/
- ASOCIACIÓN DE MUJERES LATINOAMERICANAS EN LA RIOJA: https://rioja2.com/t-asociacion-de-mujeres-latinoamericanas-en-la-rioja
- RED NOSOTRAS EN EL MUNDO – RADIO VALLEKAS: https://rednosotrasenelmundo.org/-Radio-Vallekas-