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About Aldea Arcoiris
Change Their Reality, Change Their Destiny
Inspired by the charism of St. John Baptist Scalabrini, Casa del Migrante Scalabrini A.C., Aldea Arcoiris, was legally founded in 2006 in Tapachula, Chiapas, by Father Flor María Rigoni, a Scalabrinian missionary who has devoted his life to accompanying migrants. His journey in Mexico led him to establish the first Casa del Migrante in Tijuana in 1985, followed by Casa del Migrante in Ciudad Juárez in 1988. Later, in 1998, he opened Casa del Migrante in Tapachula, Chiapas, where he led the mission for twenty years.
Together with an exemplary team of committed laypeople, he developed a comprehensive model that inspired other social actors and the Church to promote migrants as subjects of rights. This model fosters migrants' access to self-sufficiency opportunities and supports their effective integration in Mexico, whether as a country of origin, transit, or destination for migrants, refugees, and forcibly displaced people.
Driven by the positive impact on migrant lives, best practices, and recognition from the national government and international organizations, Aldea Arcoiris opened its doors in Jalisco in November 2018 to expand the model and broaden the horizons of humanitarian assistance. Since then, with Father Flor María moving on to continue his missionary path in other lands, Aldea Arcoiris remains active, carrying out its comprehensive programs led by a professional team that continues to honor and expand the mission.
PORTFOLIO OF SERVICES
Aldea Arcoiris offers five service portfolios designed to address the fundamental needs of men, women, children, adolescents, seniors, and LGBTQ+ groups. Our goal is to equip them with tools to help mitigate the traumas of the migration journey, establish support networks, and achieve positive integration into the host society.
Shelter
We provide a safe and dignified shelter to meet basic needs for food, rest, and hygiene.
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Stay of up to 4 weeks.
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Safe dormitories for men, women, and the LGBTQ+ community.
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3 balanced meals a day.
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Personal hygiene and cleaning supplies.
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Clothing.
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Recreation spaces, including a library, playroom, TV room, open spaces, and a common area with Wi-Fi access.
Legal Advice and Support
We offer personalized advice and conduct safe processes for migration regularization, as well as access to accurate information on services and fundamental rights in Mexico.
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Guidance and support on migration status, typology, and initiation of migration procedures.
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Opening and monitoring of Refugee Status applications.
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Connection, accreditation, and management of official documentation through consulates.
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Processing of Visitor Cards for Humanitarian Reasons, Permanent Resident Cards, and Temporary Resident Cards.
Healthcare
We provide basic medical care and promote access to local healthcare systems through comprehensive actions aimed at ensuring the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of migrants and their families.
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Primary medical and dental care.
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Referral to secondary and tertiary medical care.
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Coordination with health authorities.
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Referral services for special support needs (prosthetics, prescription glasses, hearing aids, etc.).
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Health promotion campaigns.
Employment Counseling and Placement
We support and guide migrant workers in their safe and effective entry into the job market, fostering self-sufficiency, dignity, and autonomy.
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Employment profiling.
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Job placement (digital resume creation, interview preparation).
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Partnerships with educational centers for comprehensive training in technical and soft skills, with diploma accreditation.
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Assistance with obtaining Mexican documentation, including birth certificates, CURP, RFC, Social Security Number, and report cards, among others.
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Support in first employment to ensure rights.
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Corporate awareness to promote labor inclusion.
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Follow-up with new partner employers to verify transparency, rights, and responsibilities.
Psychosocial Support
We offer a holistic approach to the psychosocial, emotional, and vocational aspects of individuals, positively influencing their stability, transition, integration, and comprehensive development.
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Individualized psychological therapy and referral to support groups.
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Comprehensive monitoring of social, legal, and work integration processes for beneficiaries.
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Assistance in connecting with family members in home and host countries.
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Conflict mediation.
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Guidance on social opportunities and assistance in Mexico.
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Orientation on urban mobility and workshops for intercultural integration.
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Education for landlords to promote equitable, safe, and xenophobia-free access to dignified housing.
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Coordination with educational institutions to ensure the right to education for children and adolescents.
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Assistance with academic revalidation of studies and degrees.
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Awareness in academic, business, and re-education programs on migration and refuge.
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Cultural engagement to encourage participation in traditional Mexican events and activities.
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Chapel as a spiritual space.