Opciónate is a Spanish non-governmental organization based in Gran Canaria formed by a multifaceted team of professionals specializing in gender with over 20-years’ experience working in projects at a regional, national and international level.
Servicio ConectAIgualdad
Our new service designed to advance equality, safety and digital ethics in a context marked by the rise of artificial intelligence and the increase in online gender‑based violence.
WHAT DO WE DO?
We contribute to personal, social and organizational development applying gender equity, emotional intelligence and Gestalt principles. Our services include:
The scope of our services range from projects for institutions and businesses focused on promoting external social change or their internal organizational growth, socially engaged projects designed and managed either independently or in collaboration with other organizations, to personal development projects for individuals and small groups.
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We provide tailor-made solutions that meet the specific needs of every organization and project, whether in-person or online, both in English and Spanish, integrating participatory and experiential methodologies. Download the informative dossier on Opciónate here.
THEMATIC LINES
Our projects are grouped into several lines of work. We encourage you to get to know the projects and actively participate in the ones we have underway.
PROJECTS
Cyberresistance: Publication of educational materials and research findings on cyberviolence and digital gender inequality in childhood
Cyberresistance: Publication of educational materials and research findings on cyberviolence and digital gender inequality in childhood Client: University of Deusto and Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and UniversitiesDate: 2023 – 2026Services: Research...read more-
Professional training for social workers on addressing digital gender-based violence
Professional training for social workers on addressing digital gender-based violence Client: Instituto de Atención Social y Sociosanitaria (IASS), Cabildo de TenerifeDate: May 6thand 8th, 2026Services: Formation Description:The educational training project “Addressing...read more -
Africa–Spain Digital Dialogues: Promoting Ethical, Inclusive and Rights-Based Digital Transformation
Africa–Spain Digital Dialogues: Promoting Ethical, Inclusive and Rights-Based Digital Transformation Client: Casa África ConsortiumImplementation Date: May 2026Type of Service: Training and Knowledge Exchange Description This initiative stems from Opciónate’s...read more -
Innovating in the Social Sphere: Human rights and digital equality
Innovating in the Social Sphere: Human rights and digital equality Client: SIC4ChangeDate: April 21, 2026Services: Training, Research Description:The congress “Innovating in the Social Sphere: Same Rights, Different Perspectives”, organized by Sic4change and Casa...read more -
Digital Care Citizenship and Ethics: workshops for digital equality and prevention of online violence
Digital Care Citizenship and Ethics: workshops for digital equality and prevention of online violence Client: Citizen Participation Unit of the Cabildo of Gran Canaria Execution date: March – April 2026 Service: Training Description:During March and April 2026, a...read more -
“Invisible Sexism”: Expert’s Conference for Preventing Gender-Based Violence Among Youth
“Invisible Sexism”: Expert’s Conference for Preventing Gender-Based Violence Among Youth Client: Ecca Social Canarias (in colaboration with Cabildo de Tenerife) Date: March 12th, 2026 Services: Sensibilization, Training Description:On March 12, 2026, Opciónate...read more -
ConectAIgualdad
ConectAIgualdad Thematic focus: Cyber citizenship, Cyber equality, Digital gender-based violence, Leadership Areas of work: Advisory services, Evaluation, Training, Research Opciónate has just launched the website for the ConectAIgualdad service to coincide with 11...read more -
Workshops on preventing sexual violence against children and adolescents under state care
Workshops on preventing sexual violence against children and adolescents under state care Client: Márgenes y Vínculos Foundation, funded by the Regional Ministry of Social Welfare, Youth, Children, and Families and the Ministry of Equality. Date of implementation:...read more -
Equality Plan for the City Council of Santa Lucía de Tirajana
Equality Plan for the City Council of Santa Lucía de Tirajana Client: City Council of Santa Lucía de Tirajana, in collaboration with Mojo de Caña Fecha de ejecución: November 2025 to March 2026 Services: Consulting, Evaluation, Research The project, coordinated by the...read more -
Training in Feminist Leadership – First Autumn University for Equality
Training in Feminist Leadership – First Autumn University for Equality Client: Alianza Libre Europea (ALE) y Nueva Canarias Bloque Canarista (NCbc) Date of implementation: November 28 and 29, 2025 Service: Training The First Autumn University for Equality...read more
NEWS
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Publication of research results and educational material based on “Cyber-Resistance”, adressing cyberviolence and digital gender inequality during childhood
Opciónate and the University of Deusto have recently published new educational materials and the executive summary of the comparative results between Gran Canaria and Euskadi of the research project “Cyber-Resistance: Facing the Third Digital Gender Divide and... -
Casa África brings together international voices on digitalisation with Opciónate’s participation
On May 7th and 8th, 2026, Casa África hosted the II International Congress “Africa–Spain Digital Dialogues. Digital Social Sciences and Humanities”, an encounter bringing together professionals, academic institutions, social organizations, and international experts to... -
IASS Professionals Receive Specialized Training in Gender-Based Cyberviolence Intervention
The training, delivered by Ana Lidia Fernández Layos, provided professionals with tools for the identification, prevention, and response to gender-based violence in digital environments. On May 6th and 8th, Opciónate, delivered the online training “Addressing Cyber... -
Building safer digital environments: Opciónate wraps up its series on trainings in Gran Canaria
On April 28 and 29, Opciónate завершed its training cycle on digital participation, cyber equality, and violence prevention, developed in collaboration with the Fundación Universitaria de Las Palmas (FULP) and Participa Gran Canaria. Following an initial postponement... -
Results of the “Digital Care Citizenship and Ethics” Project and a Guide to Fostering Responsible Digital Citizenship Presented
On April 27, the organization held an online event to share the main outcomes of the “Digital Care Citizenship and Ethics” project and to launch the guide “Being, Belonging and Participating in the Digital Age”, a resource designed to promote more conscious, critical,... 
Social Innovation: Rethinking Human Rights and Digital Equality in the Face of New Inequalities.
At Opciónate, we participated last Friday 21st of April in the event “Innovating in the Social Sphere: Same Rights, Different Perspectives”, promoted by SIC4Change and held at Casa África. The event created a key space for collective reflection on human rights in...-
Opciónate Celebrates March 8 by Reaffirming Feminist Leadership and Gender Equality
On March 8, 2026, International Women’s Day, Opciónate staff took our demands for equality to the streets of Spain and internationally, to highlight the importance of women’s and girls’ rights, wearing purple in support of equality. Moreover, we emphasize the... -
Opciónate Kicks Off Free Workshop Series on “Digital Citizenship and Ethics”Promote Equality and Prevent Online Violence
On March 16, 2026 Opciónate hostet the first workshop of its “Digital Citizenship and Ethics” training at El Soco – Participa GC, Triana, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The session focused on digital participation, cyber equality, and prevention of online violence,... -
“Invisible Sexism” promotes the prevention of gender-based violence among young people with the contribution of Opciónate and other specialized organizations.
On March 12, 2026 Opciónate took part in the “Invisible Sexism: Key Strategies for Preventing Gender-Based Violence Among Youth” workshop, organized by Ecca Social Canarias at the Zona Joven in Candelaria, Tenerife. Ana Lidia Fernández Layos, shared insights on gender... -
The “Women Connecting Territories” gathering promotes feminist leadership and innovation with the participation of Opciónate.
On March 6, 2026 Opciónate took part in the “Women Connecting Territories: Female Leadership in Euro-African Innovation” encounter, organized by FEMEPA and Casa África, a space highlighting the role of women as drivers of innovation, cooperation, and social change...
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Publication of research results and educational material based on “Cyber-Resistance”, adressing cyberviolence and digital gender inequality during childhood
Opciónate and the University of Deusto have recently published new educational materials and the executive summary of the comparative results between Gran Canaria and Euskadi of the research project “Cyber-Resistance: Facing the Third Digital Gender Divide and...read more -
Casa África brings together international voices on digitalisation with Opciónate’s participation
On May 7th and 8th, 2026, Casa África hosted the II International Congress “Africa–Spain Digital Dialogues. Digital Social Sciences and Humanities”, an encounter bringing together professionals, academic institutions, social organizations, and international experts to...read more -
IASS Professionals Receive Specialized Training in Gender-Based Cyberviolence Intervention
The training, delivered by Ana Lidia Fernández Layos, provided professionals with tools for the identification, prevention, and response to gender-based violence in digital environments. On May 6th and 8th, Opciónate, delivered the online training “Addressing Cyber...read more -
Building safer digital environments: Opciónate wraps up its series on trainings in Gran Canaria
On April 28 and 29, Opciónate завершed its training cycle on digital participation, cyber equality, and violence prevention, developed in collaboration with the Fundación Universitaria de Las Palmas (FULP) and Participa Gran Canaria. Following an initial postponement...read more -
Results of the “Digital Care Citizenship and Ethics” Project and a Guide to Fostering Responsible Digital Citizenship Presented
On April 27, the organization held an online event to share the main outcomes of the “Digital Care Citizenship and Ethics” project and to launch the guide “Being, Belonging and Participating in the Digital Age”, a resource designed to promote more conscious, critical,...read more -
Social Innovation: Rethinking Human Rights and Digital Equality in the Face of New Inequalities.
At Opciónate, we participated last Friday 21st of April in the event “Innovating in the Social Sphere: Same Rights, Different Perspectives”, promoted by SIC4Change and held at Casa África. The event created a key space for collective reflection on human rights in...read more -
Opciónate Celebrates March 8 by Reaffirming Feminist Leadership and Gender Equality
On March 8, 2026, International Women’s Day, Opciónate staff took our demands for equality to the streets of Spain and internationally, to highlight the importance of women’s and girls’ rights, wearing purple in support of equality. Moreover, we emphasize the...read more -
Opciónate Kicks Off Free Workshop Series on “Digital Citizenship and Ethics”Promote Equality and Prevent Online Violence
On March 16, 2026 Opciónate hostet the first workshop of its “Digital Citizenship and Ethics” training at El Soco – Participa GC, Triana, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The session focused on digital participation, cyber equality, and prevention of online violence,...read more -
“Invisible Sexism” promotes the prevention of gender-based violence among young people with the contribution of Opciónate and other specialized organizations.
On March 12, 2026 Opciónate took part in the “Invisible Sexism: Key Strategies for Preventing Gender-Based Violence Among Youth” workshop, organized by Ecca Social Canarias at the Zona Joven in Candelaria, Tenerife. Ana Lidia Fernández Layos, shared insights on gender...read more -
The “Women Connecting Territories” gathering promotes feminist leadership and innovation with the participation of Opciónate.
On March 6, 2026 Opciónate took part in the “Women Connecting Territories: Female Leadership in Euro-African Innovation” encounter, organized by FEMEPA and Casa África, a space highlighting the role of women as drivers of innovation, cooperation, and social change...read more
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