How art workshops united migrant women and girls in Madrid

Building community and confidence through art

The women and girls are all residents of San Cristóbal, a neighbourhood in Madrid. They come from different Latin American, African and Middle Eastern countries, all populations at high risk of social exclusion.

The workshop offered a safe space for the participants where they shared conversations, concerns and laughter. They felt welcomed and took great pleasure in learning new techniques and expressing themselves artistically. During the workshop they even discovered a new talent within themselves and found a strong motivation to continue creating.

Above all, they created a sense of community. The group mentioned that they gained strength, confidence and well-being within this team. Together they shared much needed support, company and affection.