The "Charrúa" Association

In 2011 Uruguayan-born citizens founded this association that aims to work for social cohesion and disseminate, promote and integrate Uruguayan culture in Tenerife. The association is clearly committed to promoting interculturalism, and this proves that among its 225 members include people from 5 different nationalities. It is open to all residents and whose leaders are committed to the global challenges that affect the entire population of Tenerife.

The main activities carried out:

• Personalized advice on immigration, health, etc.
• Legal advice
• Advising Associations
• Solidary Wardrobe
• Library
• Courses and workshops: Yoga, Karate , Computers, Murga , Kids Recreation .
• Group "Infant Charrua"
• Food and celebrations

The association is also heavily involved in all the initiatives that are promoted as part of the Together strategy involved in numerous working groups (gender violence, communication, El Fraile etc.) and on projects of all kinds, as the "anti-rumour ". Despite the many activities taking place in the association, the main concern of those responsible is related to the difficult times that are living in Tenerife and in the whole of Spain as a result of the economic crisis. Job losses and the difficulties arising from this situation by particularly vulnerable groups are having a very negative impact on many families who see their life projects are crumbling. This association is a good example of how an entity linked to a particular group is actively involved in working to enhance social cohesion and welfare of the whole society. Again, the theoretical principles of interculturalism intensely applied in the everyday life of neighbourhoods.