About Us
Matria is a feminist and human rights organization. We work from a place of love, solidarity, to help transform Puerto Rico into a just, equitable, and peaceful society. Our purpose is to promote equity, freedom and the full human development of women and other marginalized groups.
Mission
To promote gender equity, freedom, and full development of women and people in marginalized groups in Puerto Rico through comprehensive services that foster empowerment, self-sufficiency, and the prevention of violence and discrimination in all its forms.
Vision
We work with the conviction that a just and peaceful Puerto Rico is possible, one where women and people in marginalized groups live free from violence, have full access to their rights, and can fully develop their potential.
24-7 HelpLine: We are here for you
It is a telephone response program for women in situations of gender violence. It works with a women-centered approach and is sensitive to trauma from a gender perspective. It operates through a network alliance with Casa Protegida Julia de Burgos, Casa de la Bondad, Hogar Ruth, Casa Pensamiento, Casa Juana Colón and Proyecto Matria.
787-489-0022
(For security reasons, we do not return calls).
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PUBLIC POLICY
We advocate for the human rights of women, LGBTTIQ+ people and other unequal populations.
PROBONO LAW
Legal professionals who volunteer their time free of charge to support Matria and 24/7 Helpline participants.
HELPLINE 24-7
Telephone response to women seeking help in situations of gender violence.
GAIA
Transitional housing program for women and LGBTTIQ+ persons in an active situation of domestic violence, sexual violence, stalking or human trafficking.
THE WOMEN'S ROUTE
We promote the political and social empowerment of women through community education.
SOLIDARITY HOUSE
It is a disaster recovery project created in 2017 after Hurricane Maria. It is located in the Miraflores Sector of the Saltos de Orocovis Neighborhood.
LIBERA
Comprehensive economic development program that supports women and people in marginalized communities.
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