Migrantour Barcelona continues to take steady steps forward, strengthening its role as a bridge between cultures and as a platform for inclusive, transformative storytelling in the city. Over the past months, our itineraries, collaborations, and training activities have reflected our commitment to building more democratic, anti-racist, and just narratives.
In June, participants of the Democra-SI seminar concluded their programme with a Migrantour in the neighbourhood of Poble-sec. Guided by our intercultural companions, the group explored personal migration stories, discussed the challenges of adapting to a new environment, and reflected on the role of cultural diversity in shaping the neighbourhood’s identity. This participatory and experiential approach encouraged participants to question stereotypes and recognise the vital contributions of migrant communities to Barcelona’s daily life.
We also welcomed the Migrantour Verona team for an intensive exchange visit. Their programme began with the Poble-sec route led by Nora, followed by in-depth training sessions at Nexes Interculturals. Together, we explored the cooperative’s lines of action, its 25-year history, and best practices for implementing Migrantour in different contexts. The visit concluded with a Raval route guided by Lorena, offering fresh perspectives and practical tools for Verona’s itineraries. Zhiri, Migrantour Verona’s coordinator, described the experience as “rich in content and diverse in styles, with each itinerary bringing something unique.”
Our work also reached the airwaves: Ràdio Trinijove’s “Connexió Intercultural” dedicated its June edition to Migrantour. Intercultural companion Muniba Munir shared how our itineraries offer a lived, migrant-led perspective of the city, dismantling stereotypes and fostering new narratives. This opportunity, supported by the Barcelona Anti-Rumours Network and organised by Nexes, reinforced Migrantour’s role as a tool for education and social transformation.
Finally, we are celebrating a major milestone: Migrantour Barcelona has been selected for the Planeterra Global Community Tourism Fund. This support will allow us to enhance our routes, strengthen the skills of our intercultural companions, and reach new audiences. The first funded activity took place this summer with a visit to Creadoness, a migrant women’s social entrepreneurship project in the textile sector. Their holistic training approach—emotional, intercultural, and economic—will now be featured in our Raval route, offering visitors an inspiring example of migrant-led innovation.
From neighbourhood streets to international collaborations, from radio waves to global partnerships, Migrantour Barcelona keeps walking forward—growing as a network, deepening its impact, and weaving together the voices that make our city vibrant.