la fragua projects is the pioneering rromani entity in the social and solidarity economy, delivering comprehensive services and founded by experienced rromani professionals.
Note to the reader: the design of this website is disruptive and anti-hierarchical
they say that aesthetics is one of the most powerful and effective ways to communicate. based on this principle, this website is written entirely in lower-case letters, breaking with established conventions, to show you that in our value system, no letters are more important or prominent than others.
lower-case letters are, in this case, a licence we have taken, intended to imbue all the content of this website with democracy, fairness and equal opportunities, challenging established hierarchies (based on gender, social class, age, sexual orientation, ethnicity or race, place of origin, migration status, or capacity for capitalist productivity, amongst many others) by a social order that, without a doubt, perpetuates injustice, discrimination, unhappiness and, ultimately, death.
we know that reading without capital letters makes the reader uncomfortable, but that sensation is deliberately sought after, as it is the reality in which the majority of people on the planet live. we welcome those who read our website and share in the constant discomfort in which we, as rroma and racialised people—the members of la fragua projects—find ourselves, living in the capitalist and neoliberal south of 21st-century Europe.
the team
at la fragua projects, we offer you a dedicated and professional team, as well as services and products for your projects. We act as facilitators and bridges; through our innovative ideas, we devote all our talent and expertise to creating networks for exchange and collaboration between professionals from different fields, particularly rroma and racialised communities, to carry out projects, events and services that tackle discrimination and promote the emancipation of the rromani people and other racialised groups, applying our three-pronged approach: anti-racist, feminist and empowerment-based.
we have come a long way
What is inherited cannot be invented
blacksmith’s forges are places of great significance in the worldview of the rromani people. From these forges have emerged rhythm, art, economic activity, the livelihood of many families, suffering and joy. rromani forges have been and remain a symbol of resistance, struggle and dignity. rromani forges were and are life itself. read more
global services
tell us what you need: a talk by the most suitable professional; administrative support for your organisation; web design; graphic design; social media management and optimisation; comprehensive planning of your conferences and/or events; content for your programme of activities; merchandising; catering; decoration; artistic performances; and more. The team at la fragua projects will structure it and make it a reality, with originality, efficiency, artistry and a rromani spirit. the forgue is driven to open new paths and create our own independent commercial and professional structures for the rromani people.
types of services we offer
La Fragua Projects drives a new plan for the BCN Anti-Rumour Network to strengthen the fight against racism in the city
It is presented at the annual plenary session of the Xarxa BCN Antirumors held on June 26. The organisation presents a proposal focused on meaningful participation, impact evaluation and transforming public narratives, in the context of the 15th anniversary of the...
The training workshop series ‘Intervention Strategies for Disadvantaged Rroma Communities’ will feature Iñaki Vázquez as a speaker in 2025
This initiative, organised by the Romanó Institute for Social and Cultural Affairs, held one of its online sessions on 22 October Our colleague at La Fragua Projects, Iñaki Vázquez Arencón, was the speaker at one of the sessions of the 2025 edition of the project...
For the second year running, La Fragua Projects is taking part in the National Institute of Public Administration’s (INAP) training courses on racism
The training programme entitled ‘Preventing and Combating Xenophobia and Racism’ took place online in the form of a round-table discussion with activists and representatives of victims of discrimination, with the aim of understanding their experiences, the progress...
we are part of
innovative programmes for social transformation
at la fragua projects, we select the programmes to support by applying selection criteria based on their social innovation and their capacity for social transformation:
types of programmes we implement
lgtbiq+
racial justice
equity
Seville 2026 Statements. Three key documents are being promoted to advance the rights of LGBTIQ+ Rroma people
As part of the ‘Orgullo Gitano. Sevilla 2026’ event, three declarations have been presented which set out a collective stance and launch a nationwide process aimed at strengthening the rights of LGBTIQ+ Rromani people. These documents stem from the opportunities for...
La Fragua Projects is supporting the Madrid Summit 2026 in defence of LGBTIQ+ rights from a Rromani, anti-racist and feminist perspective
The Madrid Summit brought together activists and organisations in Madrid to tackle LGBTIQ+ issues, in a forum where the voices of Rroma people are still missing. On 3 July, Madrid hosted the latest edition of the Madrid Summit, MADO’s international human rights...
The ‘Rroma Pride 2026 in Seville’ event is taking place to great social and media acclaim
This is the first LGBTIQ+ Rromani gathering in Spain since 2017, aimed at building networks, raising awareness of people’s experiences and creating safe spaces Two days of activities, dialogue and culture have shaped the first LGBTIQ+ Rromani gathering in Seville...
in the media
Rroma Pride comes to Seville to give a voice to a reality that is doubly marginalised
For the first time, the city is hosting a dedicated programme that raises awareness of the realities faced by the LGBTIQ+ Rroma community as part of Pride 2026, featuring events, theatre and cultural activities On Thursday, Seville hosted the first edition of Rroma...
Rroma Pride on Andalucía Directo
Seville is hosting the first day of #OrgulloGitano, a crucial initiative to raise the profile of those who belong to both communities 🏳️🌈 Source: Canal Sur TV
LGTBI Rroma Pride in Seville
Source: RTVE Andalucía
professional fields
the professional fields are collaborative workspaces where la fragua projects, together with the red profesional gitana, collectively generate, co-create and develop innovative and transformative projects and ideas. the professional fields also serve as think tanks and the forum where we agree on public position papers.
these projects are guided by our three-pronged approach: anti-racist, feminist and empowering, following this framework:
advocacy
comunication
culture
human rights
inter-faith dialogue
management
intersectionality
health
education
employment
sustainability
la fragua shop
visit la fragua shop, where you can view the full product catalogue and easily purchase the items you want.
documents
Seville 2026 Statements. Three key documents are being promoted to advance the rights of LGBTIQ+ Rroma people
As part of the ‘Orgullo Gitano. Sevilla 2026’ event, three declarations have been presented which set out a collective stance and launch a nationwide process aimed at strengthening the rights of LGBTIQ+ Rromani people. These documents stem from the opportunities for...
The FEIG 2025 Report analyses how public policies aimed at the Rroma community are being implemented
The Inter-Autonomous Community Rroma Strategic Forum (FEIG 2025) presents an independent analysis of the implementation of the National Rroma Strategy in various autonomous communities, highlighting progress, obstacles and key challenges. The report sets out the work...
Cafè Barcelona 2025 Report: Participation from the margins to transform the city
A collective assessment and proposals to combat structural inequality and institutional racism in Barcelona The Cafè Barcelona 2025 project, launched by La Fragua Projects with the support of theBarcelona City Council and the Department of Social Rights and Inclusion...
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