Latest news about our work in Ayuda en Acción.
The menstrual hygiene kits we have promoted in Wolaita (Ethiopia) are restoring dignity to thousands of girls and young women who previously hated being female when they had their period. Now, thanks to the Ayuda en Acción project, they are regaining their dignity in the form of rights and opportunities for the present and the future. Menstruation in rural Ethiopia: a reason for not moving forward In rural Ethiopia, menstruation is not just a physical experience. It is often a reason for shame, silence, and missed opportunities. In many communities in Wolaita, girls who menstruate are sti...
Ayuda en Acción has just published its Annual Report for yet another year, as part of the organization’s commitment to transparency and to showcasing the work we have been doing throughout 2024. The previous year was a tough one, with ongoing conflicts. At the same time, climate change continues, and inequality keeps growing among the communities we work with. The Annual Report 2024 summarizes the main achievements of the international cooperation and social action projects we carried out in the 18 countries where we work. With €34.1 million allocated to our programs to create opportunities...
In a European context marked by a growing polarization around migration and asylum - exacerbated by the security-focused approach of the New Migration and Asylum Pact and the lack of effective solidarity mechanisms - the public debate continues to focus on the management of irregular migration. In this regard, Ayuda en Acción, an international organization committed to creating opportunities for growth and development for those most in need, has presented its study 'Immobility in Fragile Contexts: Between Dignity, Rootedness and Migration. A comparative study in Latin America and Africa', whic...
From 7 to 9 May, Ayuda en Acción's sectoral team facilitated a training in the city of Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), focusing on the methodology of Market Systems Development (MSD). Technical staff from the Ministry of Agriculture of Ethiopia, FAO-Ethiopia, the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID) and representatives of the non-governmental organisations Rescate and Amigos de Silva participated in the training. The training combined theoretical modules with practical exercises, oriented towards systemic market analysis and the design of catalytic interventions that pro...
Bamako, the capital of Mali, is facing a severe environmental crisis, exacerbated by the uncontrolled accumulation of waste, open waste burning, and widespread deforestation to produce charcoal. This situation not only pollutes the environment and accelerates desertification but also puts public health at risk and limits development opportunities. In response to this challenge, the NGO Ayuda en Acción, together with Indorama Ventures, and IMG Group, have signed a collaboration agreement through the adaPETation® network to strengthen plastic recycling in Bamako, via the Plastic2Prosperity in...
In their opportunity, you are there, Ayuda en Acción's brand campaign is entering a new phase in which the organization reaffirms its commitment to those who have their whole future ahead of them. The...
The future of Latin American youth is at risk in the coming years, and with it, levels of poverty, inequality and even social stability. A report by Ayuda en Acción and the Economic Commission for Lat...
More than 50 civil society organizations (including Ayuda en Acción), together with migrants and their families, have issued a joint statement denouncing the growing violation of the rights of the mig...
The Spanish Ambassador to Niger, Gloria Mínguez Ropiñón, has visited the improved flour processing unit that Ayuda en Acción has supported in Niamey. Accompanied by Gabriel Villarrubia, representative...
Ayuda en Acción in Ethiopia, in collaboration with People in Need and Development Expertise Center (DEC), announces the launch of a transformative three-year project titled "Empowering futures for you...
As we celebrate March 8th, International Women’s Day, at Ayuda en Acción, we want to put women at the center. Specifically, we highlight the importance of women's progress in fostering more inclusive,...