Asociación Laboratorio CreActiva

Granada is a multicultural city where a mix of cultures and religions can be seen. It is well known within Spain due to the prestigious university of Granada and is one of the main European destinations for international students.

The international community has recognized the valuable contribution women make to conflict prevention and sustainable peace building. However, women and gender considerations are still largely absent from the structures of decisions makers.

Like women association we raise public awareness especially amongst women and decision makers on gender gaps, issues, development needs as well as advocate and lobby for women’s empowerment, to collect and disseminate information of relevance and use for women’s empowerment, to provide a focal point for addressing gender issues at national, sub-regional and International level.

Like association that support young people we:

•Fostering democracy by broadening and improving understanding of peace, democratic values and culture;
•Providing educational, cultural, scientific and informational exchanges between Spanish young people and other countries;
•Participating in humanitarian, rehabilitation and development projects organized by international organizations in Spain;
•Conducting activities and projects based on principles of community service and volunteerism.

Main objectives of Laboratorio CreActiva:

- Promote the Artistic and Cultural Heritage of Andalusia, working with tourism sector in Andalusia, drawing the linkage between culture and tourism as an opportunity for excellence to enrich the cultural and artistic life, in order to create an attractive offer that is capable of generating interest in their knowledge and enjoyment of locals and visitors, and to promote exchange of experiences, ideas, knowledge and inspiration.
- Promote cooperation and cultural exchange between the Association and any other associations, public administrations, institutions and local organizations.
- Study and research on society from an interdisciplinary and intercultural perspective.
- Promote social inclusion and employment of social groups excluded by their origin, ethnicity, culture or religion, providing support to any person or group (children, youth, women, elderly, disabled people ...) who need it.
- Collaborate to improve existing cultural facilities and establish new ones (libraries, archives, museums, cinemas, dance studios, concert halls and theatre), and to promote exchange of experiences, ideas, knowledge and inspiration.
- Promote cooperation and cultural exchange between the Association and any other cultural associations, governments, institutions and partner organizations, as well as domestic and foreign.
- Study and research on society from a multidisciplinary and intercultural perspective.
- Collaborate to improve existing cultural facilities and establishing new ones (libraries, archives, museums, cinemas, dance studios, concert halls and theaters, etc.).
- Promote equal opportunities between men and women.
- Promoting the participation and presence of women in political, economic, cultural and social fields.
- Supporting young people to participate actively in the life of society, and promote active citizenship.
- Education and vocational training on all current issues.
- Promote respect for the environment.
- Prevent the depopulation of rural areas.
- Promoting active and responsible citizenship.
- Encourage the use of new technologies.
- Promoting the rights of children.

This is done through the following:

a. Education and Training, through courses, seminars and conferences for partners / as, volunteers and citizens in general.
b. Organize cultural activities aimed at further development and dissemination of culture of Andalusia. `
c. Organize all kinds of cultural and artistic events, including exhibitions, conferences, workshops, courses and workshops, concerts, travel, trips, festivals, studios and competitions.
d. Awareness of society about social issues.
e. Development projects which implement the European Union directives.
f. Networking, with other institutions and agencies, both public and private.
g. Volunteer work, which is actively involved in the development and implementation of projects of the association.
h. Development of other initiatives, programs and projects relevant to the purposes of the Association.