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Organizations working toward Puerto Rican liberation:

DIASPORA PA’LANTE COLLECTIVE

Organizations that empower women and survivors of gender-based violence

  • Paz para la Mujer: Coalition of 38 organizations and 14 members whose mission is to eradicate gender-based violence through support, education, and movilizations Learn More or Donate
  • Taller Salud: Community organization that grants access to healthcare, economic development, and educates about gender-based violence Learn More or Donate
  • Alas para la Mujer: Non-profit that provides support to victims of gender violence in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean Learn More or Donate
  • Proyecto Matria: Organization that offers housing, incubates social-community enterprises  and sustainable solutions to women and members of the LGBTTQI+ community. Learn More or Donate

Organizations that protect victims of gender-based violence

  • Casa Protegida Julio de Burgos: Since 1979, this organization has been offering emergency shelter and security protocol for victims of gender-based violence and their children Learn More or Donate
  • Red de Albergues PR: Organization that coordinates all the emergency housing for victims of gender-based violence Learn More or Donate
  • Hogar Nueva Mujer: Emergency housing for victims of domestic violence and their children Learn More or Donate
  • Casa de la Bondad: This organization offers housing and services such as education, legal representation, therapy, and social work: Learn More or Donate
  • Hogar Ruth: Offers emergency housing and other services to support survivors of domestic violence Learn More or Donate
  • Casa Pensamiento de Mujer del Centro: Offers services for women, men and members of the LGBTTIQAP community that face domestic violence or sexual aggressions Learn More or Donate
  • Casa Juana Colón: Supports gender-based violence survivors Learn More 

People mobilizing on the ground

  • Colectiva Feminista: Grassroot, political movement that organizes within the intersections of gender, race, class, and sexuality to fight against capitalism and patriarchy Learn More or Donate

Organizations that do research

  •  Ouiénes Somos: Advocates for research and transparency of gender-based violence cases Learn More or Donate
  • Observatorio de Equidad de Género Puerto Rico: Alliance of organizations that conduct research about femicides and trans femicides. Learn More or Donate