In La Matanza, one of the most densely populated and challenging areas on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, thousands of migrant families face daily battles. Migrants from Bolivia, Paraguay, Peru, Venezuela, and various regions of Argentina often grapple with precarious jobs, unemployment, lack of documents, and severely limited access to essential services like healthcare and education.
Our Concrete Presence on the Ground
In this complex landscape, the Scalabrinian Foundation, in partnership with the Migrant Pastoral Ministry, offers a vital presence.
The Scalabrinian Sisters are more than aid workers—they are companions. They walk alongside migrants, listen to their unique stories, build genuine trust, and provide personalized, concrete support for urgent needs.
To ensure wide reach, they utilize “mobile offices,” which act as active reference points in the areas most frequented by the migrant population. This strategy allows them to meet people where they are, maximizing their outreach.
Strengthening Lives and Networks
The support they provide goes deep, focusing on long-term empowerment:
- Training Courses & Guidance Sessions: Helping people gain skills and navigate complex bureaucratic systems.
- Distribution of Materials & Psychological Support: Meeting both material and mental health needs.
- Networking: Consolidating local support networks and strengthening the activities of the Migrant Pastoral Ministry.
Focused on the Most Vulnerable
Particular attention is dedicated to those most affected by instability:
- Women who are often alone, survivors of violence, or in severe economic distress.
- Children who are highly vulnerable to the effects of family instability.
For these groups, the project is not just practical assistance—it’s a genuine opportunity to restart with dignity.
Impact and Sustainability
The continuity of these initiatives is a testament to the community’s commitment, relying on:
- Self-Generated Resources: Funds raised by the Pastoral Ministry of Gregorio de Laferrere.
- Dedicated Volunteers: The unwavering commitment of the Scalabrinian Sisters and pastoral workers.
So far, the results are powerful: more than 120 people have received direct support, and over 1,000 have benefited indirectly.
This success is built day by day through the shared commitment of religious sisters, volunteers, and local communities. In La Matanza, where exclusion often prevails, we are building a model of hospitality that restores dignity, strengthens social bonds, and opens new possibilities for everyone’s future.
Interested in supporting models of self-sustaining solidarity? Learn more about how the Scalabrinian Foundation is making a difference!
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