Mensajeros de la Paz

Social and humanitarian work

Mensajeros de la Paz is a nonprofit founded in 1962 by Father Ángel García Rodríguez, initially under the name Cruz de los Ángeles. It supports the social and personal development of people facing the greatest disadvantage in Spain and internationally.

Reach and impact

• Present in 80 countries since 1962.
• More than 155,321 people served in 2025.
• More than 1,000 employees and 948 volunteers each year.
• 104 senior living residences in Spain.

Featured programs

• Children: a family-work support center in Madrid’s Lavapiés neighborhood.
• San Antón: daily breakfasts for more than 200 people experiencing homelessness or loneliness, along with solidarity food baskets and personal support.
• Honduras: comprehensive support for more than 500 children and their families in El Progreso, including education, food, and health services.
• Gender-based violence: management of two emergency centers for women and their children, with psychological and social support.
• Training pathways: PROSOL, a program supporting pathways to employment.

Transparency and recognition

The organization publishes annual reports and has a transparency portal. In 2023, it allocated €7.4 million to programs that benefited nearly 260,000 people in 76 countries, 54% more people than the previous year. Its work is also aligned with the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Ways to help

Support options include donations, volunteering, charity celebrations, legacy gifts, and partnerships with businesses and schools.