The world's only Congress on Migration Journalism returns for its ninth edition on October 15th, 2026
On October 15th, more than 100 journalists from around the world will gather once again in Mérida for the IX International Congress on Migration Journalism. This year, we are focusing on the media coverage of migrant children and youth.
Early Bird Pre-sale is here!
Make your donation before April 1st and secure your spot at a discounted price. The world’s leading migration journalism gathering awaits you. Limited availability!
Secure your Early Bird spotTo secure your spot for October 15th, 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
Why is it urgent to change how we look at migrant children and youth?
For years, migrant children and youth have been at the center of political, social, and media debates often marred by disinformation, hate speech, and instrumentalization. Despite being a statistical minority within migration flows, young migrants—especially unaccompanied minors—are frequently used to fuel xenophobic narratives, while their actual vulnerability and lack of protection remain invisible or distorted.
Journalism plays a fundamental role in changing this reality. Our goal is to propose and collectively build new ways of reporting on migrant children and youth with rigor and humanity.
MULTI-SECTOR WORKING GROUPS
ACTIVISM, JOURNALISM, AND THE THIRD SECTOR: A STRATEGIC GATHERING IN MERIDA FOCUSED ON MIGRANT CHILDREN AND YOUTH
On October 14th, in Mérida (Extremadura) will are hosting an independent working session for third-sector organizations and civil society groups making the most of the journalists already gathered in the city for the IX International Congress of Migration Journalism to facilitate conversations and connections that would otherwise be difficult to arrange.
While separate from the Congress itself, the porCausa Foundation as the organizer of both events is uniquely positioned to build this bridge between sectors.
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