AMANAY
Amanay – Asociación para la Cooperación al Desarrollo e Inclusión Social
Amanay is a non-profit youth organization dedicated to promoting social and territorial development in the Canary Islands, Spain. The association was created through the cooperation of six youth workers whose vision is to improve the territory through participatory and educational actions, aiming to increase the quality of life of people.
Our work focuses on increasing the active participation of individuals with high socioeconomic vulnerability, connecting them with society to improve their development opportunities.
Areas of Work
- Non-formal Education & Cooperativism in environmental and social issues.
- Creativity, Intercultural Dialogue & European Values promotion.
- Research, Democracy & Civic Engagement initiatives.
- Projects for Social Inclusion, especially for those with fewer economic resources.
We have an interdisciplinary team of professionals trained in social sciences, who foster the participation of vulnerable groups in social projects that broaden both formal and non-formal skills (entrepreneurship, creativity, pedagogical methods).
Erasmus+ and European Projects
2025 marks the first year that Amanay will develop projects within the Erasmus+ program as a coordinating organization.
Our team has extensive experience in implementing and participating in:
- Erasmus+ KA1 and KA2 projects.
- European Solidarity Corps initiatives.
Participation in Erasmus+ will allow us to:
- Establish partnerships with organizations across Europe.
- Develop and coordinate European projects aligned with our mission.
- Promote cooperation and exchange of best practices.
Our Structure and Community Impact
- Board Members: 6
- Association Members: 43
- Youth Reached: ~180
Our members and team have actively collaborated with other organizations in Erasmus+ projects.
We work mainly with young people, including:
- High school graduates.
- University students.
- Employed and unemployed youth.
Our priority is to support disadvantaged youth — those who are economically vulnerable, socially excluded, from minority ethnic backgrounds, or facing unemployment
Our Mission
- Train young people in culture, entrepreneurship, environmental awareness, and healthy living habits.
- Promote employability, job orientation, gender equality, and human rights.
- Foster leisure, cooperativism, and other educational activities that contribute to building a better society.
At Amanay, we believe that the basis of social development lies in cooperation, and through Erasmus+ we aim to strengthen this by encouraging active participation and inclusive growth.
