Open Call: Narratives of Migrant Women in the City of Porto

PELE is looking for stories of migrant women in Porto to inhabit a publication inspired by them.

In this edition, we present narratives led by migrant women who live in the city of Porto — women who promote care, resilience, affirmation, and the celebration of cultural diversity in its many expressions. Through the voices of migrant women, we aim to create a record that gives visibility to the practices of care and resistance present in the city’s daily life. This edition seeks to value knowledge, affirm identities, and celebrate diversity, weaving networks of closeness, affection, and solidarity between communities.

From the shared stories, a publication (format to be announced) will be created, illustrated by visual artist Arisca, and launched by the end of the year.

This initiative is part of the Municipal and Intercultural Mediators Project, promoted by Porto City Council.

How to participate?

Share with us the story of a woman (migrant) who inspires you (with her consent), through a short text that presents her journey and explains the reasons for your choice.

Stories should be submitted by filling out this form.

Submission deadline: October 20.

Participation criteria: 

- Women residing in the city of Porto;
- Focus on narratives with less public visibility;
- Geographic representativeness: stories representing women from different territorial and sociocultural contexts;
- Intergenerationality: representation of diverse ages/generations;
- Focus on practices of care: actions that prioritize the well-being of the community(ies);
- Engagement in practices of resistance: actions that promote justice, rights, and freedoms within the community(ies).

Team and contacts

The PELE team responsible for selection includes: Atija Assane, Inês Arisca, Lucelina Rosa, Mafalda Lourenço, and Maria João Mota.

For more information or clarifications, pelase contact: mafaldalourenco.pele@gmail.com or 966 236 162.