AESCO (América, España, Solidaridad y Cooperación)

Migration support and international ties

AESCO (América, España, Solidaridad y Cooperación) is a nonprofit founded in 1991 to support immigrant integration and strengthen ties between Europe and Latin America. It has held public-benefit status since 1999 and holds ISO 9001:2015 quality certification. AESCO has offices in Madrid, Valencia, and Barcelona.

Programs and services

• Job training and employment support: Career guidance, training, and follow-up, offered free or at reduced cost in person in Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia, as well as online, with internship opportunities.
• Legal guidance: Information and help with immigration, citizenship, and other legal matters of public interest.
• Newcomer support: Programs for getting started in Spain, comprehensive legal guidance, and welcome schools in the Valencian Community.
• Women's empowerment and well-being: Support, guidance, and opportunities to participate, with programs on gender equality developed in 2022, 2023, and 2024–25.
• Food bank: Basic-needs support for individuals and families facing hardship through the Madrid and Valencia offices.
• Volunteering and university internships: Volunteer roles and internship programs for students.
• International cooperation and development: Projects related to voluntary return, employment, entrepreneurship, rural repopulation, and preventing gender-based violence.

Who the programs serve

Programs are designed for immigrants, families, and other groups facing hardship, as well as women seeking support for independence and participation in their communities.

Contact and online presence

Website: http://www.ong-aesco.org. Phone: +34 698 123 456. The organization is on Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn as AESCO ONG.