Mensajeros de la Paz Canarias

Social support across the Canary Islands

Mensajeros de la Paz Canarias is a nonprofit association operating in the Canary Islands. Its parent organization, Mensajeros de la Paz, was founded in 1962 and has worked in the islands since 1974. The Canary Islands branch was formally established on April 25, 2000, and registered with the Canary Islands Association Registry as G1/S1/12.109-00/TF on June 9, 2000. Since May 18, 2001, it has been recognized as a social services partner of the Government of the Canary Islands. Spain's Ministry of the Interior declared it a public-benefit organization in 2005.

Who the association serves

The association works to improve the lives of people facing vulnerability, including children and young people at social risk, women who have experienced abuse, people with physical or intellectual disabilities, and older adults facing loneliness, neglect, or extreme poverty. Its parent organization holds Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and operates in 50 countries.

Programs in the Canary Islands

• Emancípate: a program for young people ages 17 to 23, developed in Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. It focuses on employability, independence, and social skills for the transition to adult life. The source lists funding from the European Social Fund for 2014–2020 and from the Government of the Canary Islands.
• Movilízame: a program for residents ages 60 and older in Tenerife and Gran Canaria who are experiencing unwanted loneliness and heightened vulnerability. Activities include art therapy sessions funded by Fundación DISA.

Community partnerships

The association has documented support from Fundación DISA and GrupoARI, which donated tablets for participants in the Emancípate program. Businesses and brands interested in supporting its initiatives can contact info@ayudaquellega.com.

Locations and contact

The organization has two offices in the Canary Islands:

• Tenerife office: 28 C./ El Pilar, mezzanine D, Santa Cruz de Tenerife 38002. Phone: 922 285 035. Fax: 922 284 361.
• Gran Canaria office: 421 C./ León y Castillo, 2A, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 35007. Phone: 928 417 657. Fax: 922 284 361.

Email: administracion@mensajerosdelapazcanarias.com. Website: mensajerosdelapazcanarias.com.