The University of Valencia presents 17 international cooperation projects at its 11th University Cooperation for Development Conference.

On November 11, 2025, the Espai Vives hosted the 11th University Cooperation for Development Conference of the University of Valencia, showcasing seventeen projects funded by the institution. These initiatives, developed in thirteen countries, tackle key global challenges in health, education, gender equality, and sustainability, reaffirming the university’s commitment to social responsibility and global development.

The event, inaugurated by Vice-Rector Pilar Serra Añó and Carmen Lloret Català, highlighted the transformative potential of academic cooperation. Throughout the morning, researchers and project leaders shared experiences that illustrated the diversity and impact of university-led initiatives—from virtual rehabilitation for people with mobility difficulties in Cuba to campaigns promoting the responsible use of antibiotics in Morocco.

Gender equality featured prominently in a project in the Dominican Republic that enhances public education through women’s biographies, while in Madagascar efforts focused on combating malnutrition and parasitic diseases. Other initiatives in Peru, Colombia, Honduras, Ecuador, and Ethiopia addressed early childhood development, human rights advocacy, teacher training, and sustainable entrepreneurship. Projects in Kenya and Bolivia promoted food sovereignty through ecological farming and the control of parasitic infections, while in Guatemala researchers amplified the voices of Indigenous women leading community development.

The conference demonstrated that university cooperation goes beyond academic collaboration—it is a driving force for social transformation, community empowerment, and a more sustainable and equitable future. Through these initiatives, the University of Valencia continues to strengthen its role as a global agent of change and social progress.