Our partnerships
for inclusion
We firmly believe that social change is built through community.
That is why we work hand in hand with organisations and groups that share our commitment to equality, diversity and social justice. These partnerships enable us to broaden our reach, enrich our initiatives and make a greater impact on the lives of migrants and refugees.
Every partnership is another step towards a more caring, inclusive and united society.
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Partnership agreements
These agreements with local organisations enable us to run specific programmes in areas such as educational support, leisure activities and social care. They are key partnerships that provide continuity and structure to our work.
- Egibide - Jesús Obrero, for the delivery of the After-School Support, Leisure Activities and Summer Camps programmes
- Hermanos Menores Capuchinos – For the implementation of the Amaia programme.
- Agintzari, Social Initiative Cooperative – For the implementation of the Aukerak Suspertzen programme.
Internship programme
We work with educational institutions to take on work experience students, offering a real-world learning environment linked to social work, education and community outreach.
It is a way for us to grow together and train the committed professionals of the future.
- University School of Social Work, Vitoria-Gasteiz, UPV
- Faculty of Philology and Translation at the UPV
- University of Deusto. School of Social Work
- University of Burgos. Faculty of Social Education
- International University of La Rioja – UNIR
- Molinuevo-Egibide Institute. Social Integration Practices
- Francisco de Vitoria Institute. Social Integration Work Experience
- UPV University Scholarship Programme
Programa
de prácticas
Colaboramos con centros educativos para acoger a estudiantes en prácticas, ofreciendo un espacio de aprendizaje real vinculado al trabajo social, la educación y la intervención comunitaria. Una forma de crecer juntos y formar a futuras personas profesionales comprometidas.
- Escuela Universitaria de Trabajo Social de Vitoria-Gasteiz UPV
- Facultad de Filología y Traducción de la UPV
- Universidad de Deusto. Facultad de Trabajo Social
- Universidad de Burgos. Facultad de Educación Social
- Universidad Internacional de la rioja- UNIR
- Instituto Molinuevo-Egibide. Prácticas de Integración Social
- Instituto Francisco de Vitoria. Prácticas de Integración Social
- Programa de becarios universitarios UPV
Networks
At the African American Association, we are part of various networks that promote social inclusion, cooperation and community development.
These partnerships strengthen our work and broaden the impact of our initiatives.
EAPN is Europe’s largest network working to combat poverty and social exclusion, comprising organisations that defend the rights of people in vulnerable situations. We work with EAPN-ES because we share its commitment to social inclusion and are involved in its initiatives to promote policies and actions that reduce inequality.
Hirekin is the Business Association of the Third Sector for Social Intervention in the Basque Country, which has represented social initiative organisations in Araba, Bizkaia and Gipuzkoa since 2009. We work with them because we share their commitment to social inclusion and are part of a common framework that promotes the improvement of working conditions and the quality of work within the sector.
Tipi-Tapa is a network of organisations in Vitoria-Gasteiz that runs the ‘Castellano paso a paso’ programme, offering Spanish lessons to the migrant community as a means of integration and empowerment. We work with Tipi-Tapa because we share its commitment to inclusion, participation and social cohesion for everyone in society.
Asia Elkartea is the Association of Social Initiative and Intervention Organisations in Álava, comprising 19 organisations from the third sector and more than 1,000 professionals working to promote the protection, inclusion and well-being of people. We collaborate with Asia Elkartea because we share its commitment to a fairer, more participatory and more diverse society.
Other collaborations
Álava Food Bank
We help with the collection and distribution of food to support people in vulnerable situations.
Taking part in the parade
An active partnership that enables us to take part in community events to promote inclusion and cultural diversity.
Mikaela Portilla School
With extensive experience in providing comprehensive training, this partnership is key to educational development.
Médicos del mundo
Together with this organisation, we are taking action to ensure access to healthcare and to uphold everyone’s right to health.