„In the beginning there was Eldorado…“

Utopia and Experiences

of a (self-)organisation of

migrant women

•In the beginning we were 3m --

We now number over 30 (Employers) ...

•In the beginning we were only Latin American women --

Now we come from all over the World

•In the beginning we had no infrastructure --

Now we have 3 locations in the heart of the city

We take up room and make History!

We not only believe in change, we work on it!

About maiz

maizmaiz is a self-organization by & for

migrant women, which aims to improve

the life and work conditions

of migrants in Austria,

as well as to support their

political and cultural participation.

Principles• Autonomy

• Self-Organisation

• Collective Self-Empowerment

• Feminist and Critical Action

• Ethical Outrage

• Participation and Self-Representation

• Work • Sexwork is Work

• No One is „tabula rasa“

• The same privileges must apply to all & The right to not have to be the same

Continuum „sex-aid-care work“

Fields of Activities

• Legal and social counseling,family counseling

• German and Basic IT courses,

Job orientation

• Pre-qualification to enter the health und care sector

• Streetwork, counseling and training for

migrant sex workers

Fields of Activities

• Preparatory program for the high

school leaving exam for migrant youth

• Cultural Events – political statements

• Public relations

• Research

Visibility

„Super Puta“ Political Demands

„We‘re here to stay!“

„Internal Support &Public Demands“

For the right to migrate!

"Lo único que nos hemos propuesto

es cambiar el mundo, lo demás lo hemos ido

improvisando"Subcomandante Marcos