Fundación José María de Llanos

Education and opportunity in Madrid's southern neighborhoods

Fundación José María de Llanos is a nonprofit whose roots date to the 1950s. It was established to expand access to training, education, social inclusion, and employment for residents of Vallecas, El Pozo, and Entrevías, especially young people. Its main office is at 11 Calle Barros, 28053 Madrid.

Programs and centers

The foundation works through its own schools and programs:

• Early childhood education — Escuela Infantil Borja: More than 40 years of early-childhood education, with individualized, well-rounded care for children ages 4 months to 3 years.
• Secondary and vocational education — CES and FP 1º de Mayo: More than 60 years offering secular, democratic education, including basic and intermediate vocational programs.
• Job training: Since 1987, training and job-placement programs for unemployed people in the community.
• Gender equality and prevention of gender-based violence — Espacio Mujer Madrid (EMMA): Since 2013, the center has promoted equal opportunity and provides comprehensive services for women. Programs include Senderas, which offers catering training and job-placement support.

Reported impact in 2022

• 117 children from families with limited financial resources enrolled in early-childhood education.
• In secondary and vocational education, 85% of students advanced to the next level, 82% graduated, and 81% completed work-based training.
• EMMA provided individual support to 450 women; 915 took part in community activities; and 23 women and 200 children had essential needs met.
• Job placement following professional certification: 80% in hospitality, 70% in mechanics, and 100% in electrical and electronics programs.
• A 242% increase in the institutional budget for projects improving employability.
• Projects in five autonomous communities, expanding beyond the city of Madrid for the first time.
• More than 200 business partners supporting participants' employment.

Institutional recognition

During the 25th anniversary of Escuela de Hostelería del Sur, Spain's King and Queen visited the facilities. They toured Espacio Mujer Madrid (EMMA), the art-therapy and digital-training classrooms, and the school's kitchen, where students prepared and served lunch.

Location and contact

Address: 11 Calle Barros, 28053 Madrid, Spain. Phone: 91 785 89 55. Fax: 91 785 35 71. Email: fundacion@fundacionjosemariadellanos.es. Secondary and vocational school email: secretaria@fundacionjosemariadellanos.es.