The thinker bell hooks said that choosing to love and care in a world that pushes us toward loneliness is, in itself, an act of political resistance. For her, community is not something that simply “happens,” but something that is intentionally built, brick by brick and affection by affection. However, this desire to care for one another and create shared futures inevitably requires solid ground to stand on and walls to protect us from the elements.

We often forget that grand ideals—social justice, sustainability, creative freedom—need physical infrastructure to prevent them from fading away. A safe space where a woman can heal is the real foundation of dignity; a store that respects the earth is the tangible practice of ecology; and a neighborhood stage is the place where culture ceases to be a commodity and becomes a right. Without these meeting places, “community” is just an abstract word; with them, it becomes a trench of life, mutual support, and shared joy.

Today we present three projects that seek to embody this philosophy. They are not mere fundraising campaigns; they are the organized response of those who refuse to let life be only about producing and consuming. Supporting these initiatives means understanding that hope needs infrastructure: a decent roof for women's safety, a garden for a solidarity economy, and a stage for our voices to be heard. We invite you to discover (and support) these three spaces that are redefining what it means to inhabit the world.

🧱 Juntas somos luz

In sector 6 of Cañada Real (Madrid), the Tabadol Cultural Association had a home: a place that was much more than just a building. It was a laundry, a school, a therapy room, and a refuge from violence and lack of basic supplies. After losing it in a devastating fire last July, these women have not given up. “Juntas Somos Luz” (Together We Are Light) is the project to build a new center, this time with better conditions, sustainable supplies, and dignified spaces to continue weaving their network.

Because in an environment where the city often robs people of their dignity and basic rights, this self-managed space gives power back to the residents. It is not a welfare service; it is a house of resistance where women from diverse backgrounds regain control of their lives, support each other, and create a future for their children far from exclusion.

Because winter is coming and the need for a shared roof is urgent. Your contribution will literally become the bricks, water, and electricity of this new home. In addition, there are soulful rewards, from having your name written in Arabic on the walls of the center to guided tours of La Cañada.

👉 Help raise Tabadol here

🌱 La Enredadera

Strength lies in unity, and in Huelva, the Consumo Gusto cooperative and Traperos de Emaús have joined forces to bring La Enredadera to life. This project transforms an eco-store into a comprehensive living space: a place where you can not only buy organic, second-hand, and fair trade products, but also stay for breakfast, lunch, and to share. It is an evolution towards a community center where ecology and social justice sit at the table.

We need to show that another economy is possible, one that puts people and the planet at the center. La Enredadera is that living laboratory that connects local producers with citizens, promoting reuse and responsible consumption, not as a theory, but as a delicious and accessible everyday practice.

To turn this space into a welcoming and multipurpose venue, equipment and renovation are needed. By supporting them, you are watering a “plant” that will feed the entire Huelva community. Rewards include consumer vouchers, workshops, and the satisfaction of seeing your name on the store's ceramic mural.

👉 Water “La Enredadera” here

🎭 Chulona mía

Usera is a vibrant and diverse neighborhood in Madrid, and “Chulona Mía” was created to give it the stage it deserves. Promoted by the La Clavelada Cultural Association—a group of young professionals from the worlds of theater, music, and management—this project seeks to create a space for independent creation and exhibition. A place for theater, workshops, dance, and neighborhood gatherings, far from the large commercial and elitist circuits of central Madrid.

Culture is a right, not a luxury, and should flourish in every neighborhood. “Chulona Mía” democratizes access to art and offers tools for neighbors to tell their own stories. It is vital to support spaces that are committed to diversity, experimentation, and emerging talent that often cannot find a place to express itself.

Adapting a venue to make it safe, accessible, and technically viable requires investment. Your support will help soundproof, equip, and open the doors of this artistic laboratory. Plus, you can get everything from season tickets to a Manila shawl if you're feeling very “gata”!

👉 Raise the curtain on Chulona Mía here

P.S.1: 🍀 Boost your feminist project!

Speaking of courageous initiatives, we would like to take this opportunity to remind you that, to mark November 25 (International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women), we have opened our crowdfunding workshop for feminist projects. If you have an idea, a collective, or a project that fights for equality and you want to launch it on Goteo, now is your chance! Find out more and sign up here.

P.S.2: 🙌 We invite you to participate in the Bauhaus4Med Sprint Event

A transnational open innovation initiative that promotes collaboration between citizens, students, startups, and SMEs in the Mediterranean area. If you have an idea or project for the sustainable transformation of our environment, sign up here.