Projects in Catalonia
Supporting migrant integration through reception, training, and cultural exchange
The Challenge of Migration
Migrant people who have entered Spanish territory without a visa face enormous challenges. To regularize their situation, they need to be registered in Spain for three years without interruption before they can look for a job offer that allows them a residence and work permit.
During this time, they live in a situation of social exclusion that makes them invisible. If they don't understand the language and don't know about available resources, the situation becomes very complicated.
"So we got to the placa and I saw a lot of people and asked them 'where do we have to sleep today?' and they just said, 'anywhere you find'. The first night, I passed in the street."
Rashid Idrissu Awari CEHDA Founder, describing his journey to Europe
Reception & Integration Support
We support newcomers upon their arrival and during their rooting process, providing comprehensive assistance to help them build a new life with dignity.
Housing Support
Assistance finding safe, affordable housing and navigating the rental process in Catalonia.
Basic Needs
Public transit cards, healthcare access, and essential documentation support.
Language Training
Spanish and Catalan language courses to facilitate integration and communication.
Employment Training
Permaculture training and internship opportunities, particularly in the agroecology sector.
Our Support Includes:
- Socialization and community connection opportunities
- Literacy and language workshops
- Job postings focused on agroecology sector
- Free legal advice through Noves Vies partnership
- Cultural outings to get to know the surroundings
MigrART Workshops
An awareness workshop program for high school students in Barcelona and throughout the province, using art, imagination, and dance to teach about migration and human rights.
Lived Experience
Workshops are facilitated by migrant people who share their own testimonies and journeys.
Creative Expression
Art, music, and dance help students connect emotionally with migration experiences.
Critical Thinking
Students learn to question stereotypes and develop empathy for migrant communities.
Human Rights Focus
Education about the rights violations migrants face along their journeys and upon arrival.
Intercultural Exchange
We bring closer the Catalan and Ghanaian communities through co-creating and sharing cultural expressions such as music, aiming to surface the value of our differences and exchanges.
Cultural Events
Music festivals, art exhibitions, and cultural celebrations that bring communities together.
Breaking Stereotypes
Personal connections and shared experiences help dissolve prejudices and build understanding.
Mutual Learning
Both communities learn from each other's traditions, knowledge, and perspectives.
Building Networks
Creating lasting intercultural relationships that strengthen the social fabric.
"We weave intercultural networks that help break down stereotypes about migration and promote a more humane global society."
Environmental Justice Workshops
Pilot workshops combining human rights and environmental justice through intercultural mentorships and the promotion of school gardens.
School Gardens
Working with environmental educators to establish and maintain educational gardens in schools.
Intercultural Mentorship
Pairing migrant community members with local youth for mutual learning experiences.
Human Rights Connection
Exploring the links between environmental justice, migration, and human rights.
Local Partnerships
Collaboration with Sant Cugat del Valles environmental education team.
Working Together
We collaborate with local organizations and institutions to maximize our impact.
Noves Vies
Free legal advice on immigration matters
Sant Cugat del Valles
Environmental education partnership
Barcelona + Sostenible
Sustainability network member
Xarxa d'Economia Solidaria
Solidarity economy network
Support Migrant Integration
Help us provide essential services to people building new lives in Catalonia.