maiz is an organisation by and for migrant women and was created out of the necessity for changes with regards to migrants’ living and work situation in Austria as well as in accordance with the strengthening of political and cultural participation.

In the knowledge of the legitimacy of our role as protagonists we attempt, through working in various fields, to provide answers to the issues surrounding work migration of women. In the process, we explore and adapt theory and practice while developing a variety of new forms, methods and strategies.

Our fields of activities include:

• Education (German, computer, job orientation and video courses for migrant women and a preparatory program for the high school leaving exams for migrant  youth)
• Legal and social counseling; family counseling
• Counseling, street-work and training for migrant women working in the sex trade
• Cultural work
• Public relations activities
• Research