City placed at the south of the metropolitan area of Madrid, 13 Km from the capital of Spain. In the 20th century, Getafe went from being an eminently agricultural town to become an important industrial centre. Nowadays, Getafe has a wide communications network, 5 industrial hubs and is hosting a military air base and the Carlos III University.
Getafe (Espanha)
Getafe’s identity is influenced by its history, including its role in the Civil War and the labor movement. The “Recovery of the historical identity of Getafe” program seeks to transmit this identity to young people and non-natives through school and community activities.
Getafe (Espanha)
Getafe promotes sport through municipal programs that introduce children to individual and team sports, collaborating with sports associations and offering schools, competitions and community participation.
Getafe (Espanha)
Getafe created the Information and Reception Service for immigrants, facilitating their integration through advice in areas such as education, health and housing. It offers service in six languages and organizes informative workshops.
Getafe (Espanha)
The Getafe City Council began a plan in 2000-2001 to promote the educational use of school spaces. In 2002, school libraries were promoted outside of school hours, progressively expanding with community reading and writing projects.
Getafe (Espanha)
The Getafe City Council offers artistic shows in summer for children and their families, promoting collective leisure in the neighborhoods, highlighting the city as a pleasant space to enjoy the arts.
Getafe (Espanha)
Coexistence in diverse groups generates wealth but also conflicts, requiring new strategies. Getafe proposes a Municipal Mediation Center to manage conflicts, encourage dialogue and promote school mediation.