The world's only Congress on Migration Journalism returns for its ninth edition on October 14th and 15th, 2026
This year, we focus our attention on the media coverage of migrant children and youth.
October 14th: Multi-sectoral working groups featuring third-sector organizations, civil society, and journalists.
October 15th: Panel discussions on migration journalism.
Early Bird Pre-sale is here!
Make your donation before April 1st and secure your spot at a special rate. The world’s leading migration journalism gathering awaits you. Limited availability!
Secure your Early Bird spotTo secure your spot, a donation to the porCausa Foundation is required*
1. Exclusive in-person ticket (includes cocktail dinner on October 15): 55€
2. In-person ticket (cocktail dinner not included) or online: 25€
3. If you are already a member of the porCausa Foundation, or if you join now, you can attend the Mérida Congress for free (general admission, in-person or online) and purchase the exclusive in-person ticket for only 40€
4. If you live or study in the Autonomous Community of Extremadura, you can access the Mérida Congress for free (general admission, in-person or online).
You can make your donation via
Bank transfer
IBAN ES41 2100 0921 8402 0015 0010
Bizum (Spain)
By selecting the “Donate to NGO” option and using code 02589
Credit/Debit Card: (plus a 2€ processing fee) via donaciones.porcausa.org
* If you reside in Spain, you can deduct up to 80% of your donation on your 2027 income tax return.
**If your resources are extremely limited and you would love to follow the Mérida Congress but cannot afford the 25€ fee, we invite you to contribute what you can, and we commit to securing your place (valid for general admission, in-person or online only).
For any questions, feel free to write to us at periodismodemigraciones@porcausa.org
October 14th will include a dedicated working session bringing together civil society professionals, journalists, and activists working on issues related to migrant children and youth.
Please note: Purchasing a ticket for the Congress on October 15th does not grant access to this session. Due to limited capacity, participation is subject to a prior application process.
How to apply
1- Application: Complete the form outlining your professional profile and motivation.
2- Evaluation: Applications will be reviewed based on relevant experience.
3- Confirmation: Selected participants will be notified by email once their participation has been confirmed.
Apply for Working session
Why is it urgent to change how we look at migrant children and youth?
We believe that the narrative surrounding migrant children and youth is the mirror where our rigor is put to the test today. In the face of discourses that label them as a threat, we must urgently propose narratives that recognize them for what they are: a collective investment and our best response to the demographic winter.
Professionals from all over the world will gather once again in Mérida to strengthen the world’s largest migration journalism network. On October 14 and 15, we open a space for reflection to connect media and organizations, with the goal of transforming public perception into a much more rigorous, human, and future-oriented perspective.
