DAR Madre — support for mothers of children with special needs in Spain

We bring together women who balance caring for their child, adapting to life in a new country, and finding their own inner equilibrium.

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Mission and types of support

Our goal is to help mothers of children with special needs living abroad find support, understanding, and the resources they need to feel confident and grounded in their new life. The programme combines emotional, social, legal and practical assistance, easing the path of every family.

We create a space where mother and child feel welcomed and part of a community. Programmes include creative activities, art therapy, joint events and support groups aimed at building confidence and encouraging socialisation. Collapse
Legal assistance
Advice on: — official recognition of the child's disability; — applications for benefits, subsidies and social entitlements; — obtaining a residence permit on grounds of caring for a dependent family member; — defending the child's rights within the educational, healthcare and social services systems.
Legal support is provided by DAR's volunteer lawyers and partner organisations. Collapse
Medical assistance
— Support with medical documentation and health insurance. — Consultations with doctors and relevant specialists. — Coordination with clinics, speech therapists and rehabilitation professionals. — Help finding medical centres specialising in the care of children with special needs. Collapse
Material aid
— Collection and delivery of essential items (clothing, food, equipment). — Help with medicines and personal care products. — Support in family emergency situations. Collapse
Psychological support
We focus on the emotional wellbeing of mothers experiencing stress, anxiety, loneliness and burnout.
Formats: — Individual and group consultations. — Art therapy and somatic psychology practices. — Mutual aid and peer support groups.
Psychologists and counsellors work on a voluntary or collaborative basis, in both Russian and Spanish. Collapse
Social assistance
— Support in dealings with social services. — Assistance with social cards, payments and benefit applications. — Help integrating the family into the Spanish social protection system. — Mentoring by mothers who have already navigated a similar journey. Collapse

Inclusion and development

We create a space where mother and child feel welcomed and part of a community. Show more

Legal assistance

Advice on:

— official recognition of the child's disability;

Medical assistance

— Support with medical documentation and health insurance.

Material aid

— Collection and delivery of essential items (clothing, food, equipment).
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Psychological support

We focus on the emotional wellbeing of mothers experiencing stress, anxiety, loneliness and burnout.

Social assistance

— Support in dealings with social services.

Open fundraising campaigns

Carolina, 13 years old

The campaign is open to support Carolina's treatment following a serious diagnosis: sarcoma. She faces chemotherapy and a lengthy recovery. Funds go towards food, therapy, transport and psychological support for her and her mother.
Goal: €700

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Edwin, 6 years old

The campaign is open to fund behavioural therapy and education. These regular sessions help Edwin, who has ASD and ADHD, develop emotional self-regulation, improve his adaptation, manage his behaviour and maintain the stability he needs in daily life and learning.
Goal: €290

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Partner collaboration

We work with charitable foundations, medical centres, law firms and associations defending the rights of people with disabilities in Spain. Partner logos and/or links can be featured.

DAR Madre has been developed in collaboration with the Fora project.

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Ways to participate:
— volunteering;
— donations of clothing, food or medicines;
— financial donations;
— sharing and informational support.
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DAR — a community that changes lives

DAR is a charitable and volunteer organisation that brings together people and projects across a wide range of fields. Over 9 years of work we have helped more than 17,000 people in the most varied life situations and developed 7 key areas of activity.

DAR Jóvenes

A space for teenagers and young people: online and in-person groups, sports, theatre, psychological support, career guidance, participation in Erasmus+, and a business school for teenagers.

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DAR Volunteers

A volunteer school offering training, official internships, and inclusion in the volunteer reserve. Graduates receive a diploma, insurance, and documentation for legal volunteer activity.

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DAR Madre

Support for women with children with special needs: psychological, legal and social assistance, and the creation of a mutual support community.

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DAR Alert

A missing persons search project combining volunteers and technology for rapid response and support to families in critical situations.

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DAR Negocios

An entrepreneurs' association offering training, consultancy and networking for business development, partner search and project promotion. We represent the interests of residents.

DAR Eco Vida

A project focused on environmental conservation: ecological campaigns, educational programmes, and support for sustainable development initiatives.

DAR Arte

Support for craftspeople and creatives: assistance with promotion, participation in fairs and exhibitions, and the promotion of art and artisanal crafts.

Want to join us?

Make a contribution

Any amount will make a difference. Regular financial support — even a small contribution — represents a significant investment in the association’s ongoing work.

Even € 5 is enough: that’s a café breakfast, a pack of aspirin, or a commuter train ticket — so it’s certainly not nothing.

Become a volunteer

Your age, education or social status don’t matter to us; even your country of residence or citizenship is not relevant. If you want to be part of DAR, join us — there will always be a task suited to you.

A project for business owners. Our friends support us by sharing information about DAR on their social media and displaying QR code donation posters. We offer our community’s support and our media channels for business promotion, both online and offline.

Any report, article, post, or even a personal blog repost helps us help others. If you are a journalist, blogger, photographer, or simply active on social media, we would love to collaborate.

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DAR Amigos

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Become a member

From you: convenient recurring payments, genuine interest, and engagement with what DAR does. From us: the opportunity to do a great deal of good, and an incredible supportive community.

Membership fees help the association function fully: they cover administrative costs, salaries, and external specialists' services.

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Support for mothers of children with special needs

The DAR Association, through the DAR Madre programme, has been supporting mothers of children with special needs coming to Spain for over 8 years. Our mission is to support families in difficult situations, offering help and guidance at every stage of their journey.

What we offer

Rehabilitation — funding for rehabilitation activities and procedures to improve children's quality of life.
Legal assistance — consultations and support with document processing.
Integration — programmes to help families integrate into Spanish society.
Collaborative support — work with professionals including psychologists, educators and therapists.

Inclusive projects

We believe creativity is a powerful tool for breaking down barriers and unlocking the potential of every person, regardless of their physical or intellectual abilities.
People with disabilities have the same dreams and ambitions as everyone else, especially when it comes to professional and creative development. We strive to make the cultural sphere more accessible and open to them.
Our goals:

to create conditions for the artistic education of people with disabilities;
to prepare students for entry into theatre or dance schools;
to collaborate with partners to research and implement new approaches to inclusion in creative education.

Christmas campaign — Todo Bien Navidad Give a miracle to families with special children!

Let’s make this Christmas special — for ourselves and for families with children with special needs. Everyone hopes for a miracle in this magical season, but not everyone can make it happen. Join our solidarity initiative and give care, warmth and joy to those who need it most.
You can choose a recipient and send them a Christmas gift straight from the heart. Together we can make this Christmas unforgettable for everyone!

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Those we have helped

Olesya Ivanitskaya

Edad: 15 años

Ayuda recibida: compra de una silla de ruedas

Recaudación: 3.000 €

Testimonios

Victoria Krivokhizhina

"Las primeras emociones fueron lágrimas de alegría, porque los deseos de los niños se harán realidad a pesar de nuestra situación. Estas iniciativas traen felicidad a los niños y emociones positivas a los padres"

Galina Gnatyshyn

"Muchas gracias por estar aquí. Esta campaña dio alegría a los niños y permitió que olvidaran los problemas de los adultos. Gracias por vuestra bondad."

Irma Pataridze

"Sois como ángeles guardianes, dando esperanza y fe en que la bondad y el amor aún existen en nuestro mundo."

Irina Ismagilova

"Su ayuda lleva la fe en la bondad a los corazones de los adultos, y la alegría en los ojos de nuestros niños es la mayor recompensa.Gracias por hacer de este mundo un lugar mejor."

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Email: info@asociaciondar.es WhatsApp: +34 960730250