Fundación Moeve and the Canaria Maín Foundation, working together to promote migrant integration, employability, and well-being in Tenerife

For his part, Antonio Molina maintains that “funding from Fundación Moeve for this project has become a fundamental pillar in improving the employability and overall well-being of the migrant population we serve in Tenerife. Since the program began in February of this year, this project has shown an unwavering commitment to social and labor inclusion."

To date, the “Confía Maín” project has provided assistance to over 160 people from 21 different countries, 60% of whom reside in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The project has been recognized as a highly valuable resource, receiving referrals from other social entities.

The project will end in mid-July with one final group outing, in this case to the Las Calderetas recreational area. Beforehand, an employability workshop and a yoga workshop will be held to complement the physical and mental well-being of the participants. In addition, this week a meeting will be held to recognize the effort and dedication of program participants, including a presentation of diplomas for completing the various courses taught.

Key initiatives and profiles of beneficiaries

The “Confía Maín” project structures its initiatives around five main pillars designed to address specific needs of the migrant population. 32% of the entity's users, mostly minors from Mali, have received training in Spanish for foreigners, a crucial component. It is important to highlight the importance of this course for the integration of these young migrants, coming from eight different children's centers all around the island.

Another pillar is training aimed at improving employability, with the most in demand being those in cooking, healthcare and English. Furthermore, advice and support in their regularization, a service requested by almost a quarter of users, is provided through personalized individual attention and close support throughout the process, a fundamental aspect for stability and access to job opportunities.

Job support is carried out through employability workshops that provide tools for insertion into the labor market. Two have been held so far, with one more planned before the end of the program.

Finally, a job board for people with a work permit connects users with job offers and associated entities, creating individualized profiles for each participant.

Group cohesion and creating networks

The Canaria Maín Foundation places special emphasis on group cohesion and the creation of support networks. Initiatives such as a shared snack at the project presentation, a biodanza workshop, or group outings like the one to the Palmetum in Santa Cruz, strengthen a sense of community among migrants by creating an environment of trust and mutual support