The Department of Social Welfare, Immigration, and Equality of the Arrecife City Council, headed by Maite Corujo, presented this morning at the "El Zaguán" Citizen Participation Center the guide STEP BY STEP: Guide to reception and resources for living in Arrecife, a practical and community tool designed to facilitate the integration of migrants in the municipality.
The event was attended by the deputy mayor, Echedey Eugenio, along with Irene Bello, coordinator of Alianza por la Solidaridad–ActionAid in the Canary Islands; and Isabel Rivero, consulting technician from Tágora, Estudios e Intervención Social, who shared a table with councilor Maite Corujo during the presentation.
Also in attendance were representatives from social groups, local entities, professionals, and migrants who have been actively involved in the development of the guide, created as part of the project Improving access for migrants and their groups to public resources and services, promoted by ActionAid, funded by the General Directorate of Social Rights and Immigration of the Government of the Canary Islands, and carried out in collaboration with the Arrecife City Council.
The guide is the result of a participatory process that has directly involved migrant women, associations, entities, and public administrations, with the aim of offering clear and accessible information on municipal services, social resources, rights, and civic obligations.
During the presentation, Maite Corujo emphasized that "this guide is the reflection of a joint effort that values the diversity of Arrecife and reinforces our commitment to a coexistence based on inclusion, equal opportunities, and respect for human rights."
For his part, the Deputy Mayor, Echedey Eugenio, highlighted the importance of projects like this to "continue building a municipality that is more supportive and closer to the citizens that comprise it, leaving no one behind."
The document, available in printed and digital format, contains essential information for those arriving in Arrecife: how to register, access healthcare, education, housing, employment, social services, and community spaces. It also includes specific resources for women, families, and young migrants.
The "STEP BY STEP" guide is consolidated as a reference tool for the municipality, created with the vocation of permanence and periodic updating, strengthening the networks of support and cooperation between citizens, administration, and associative fabric.
The Councilor for Social Welfare especially appreciated the collaboration of the social entities and migrants who participated in the workshops, contributing their experiences and proposals so that the guide responds to the real needs of the community.
