Coordinadora Infantil y Juvenil de Tiempo Libre de Vallecas

Coordinadora Infantil y Juvenil de Tiempo Libre de Vallecas is a nonprofit association created by organizations and associations working with children, youth and their families at risk of social exclusion in Madrid, especially in Vallecas district area of south-east of Madrid, Spain. It has been declared PUBLIC UTILITY in 2001. Coordinadora gathers 19 associations, more than 500 volunteers and more than 2,000 children /and youngsters are involved in their projects. Coordinadora’s mission is to strength and encourages the networking of social organizations in Vallecas, promoting social transformation and betting for the development of children, youth and their families. Our mission is to generate social changes that improve the living conditions of children, youth and their families in vulnerable situations, from a perspective of developing their rights. The realization of a joint project by the people of the network's social organizations contributes to this, from a common action strategy that combines innovation, intervention, training and social research. Our vision is that of a society that respects the rights of children and youth in equal and equal opportunities. Coordinadora de Vallecas contributes to this by acting as a reference on social issues, with great capacity for influence and social support, convinced of its innovative role and within a framework of network. Our values are: Coherence Independence Pluralism Participation / Active citizenship / Volunteering Cooperation Sustainability Innovation Quality and continuous improvement At Coordinadora de Vallecas we promote participation in Europe as motivation and learning for young people, volunteers and workers. Likewise, we are the promoter of the Vallecas School of Educators and a Non-formal Education Training School recognized by the Community of Madrid. In which adult training is given both for official degrees and courses for monitors and directors of educational activities. Beside free time trainings such as thematic continuous training courses specializing in social intervention with minors. Our main working areas are: The Leisure time, as socialization space for children. The Leisure time, as socialization space for youngsters. The family, as the first socialization space. Volunteerism Strengthening networks: common workspaces European Programmes Through European Programmes as Erasmus+, DAPHNE, Eurochild, Youth in Action, Grundtvig, Leonardo and others. Coordinadora encourages young people, volunteers and workers to participate in projects at European level as a learning experience.