The Story of Vita Activa
From a Feminist Helpline to a Global Digital Care Infrastructure
Who cares for those who care for others?
Since 2019, we have supported journalists, activists, human rights defenders, women, and LGBTQ+ people facing online violence, burnout, and emotional crises.
It All Started with a Question
While many organizations focused on digital security or documenting violence, few addressed the emotional impact these experiences had on the people living through them.
Vita Activa was founded in 2019 to support women, LGBTQ+ people, journalists, activists, and human rights defenders facing online violence, stress, trauma, and burnout.
The Foundations of Our Approach
Psychological First Aid
Immediate support for people experiencing emotional distress, crisis, or overwhelming situations.
Digital Autonomy
Tools, knowledge, and practical guidance to help people make informed decisions in digital environments.
Strategic Accompaniment
Respectful guidance for navigating complex situations without replacing people's agency or decision-making.
Respect for Autonomy
Care begins by listening and respecting each person's choices, needs, and priorities.
Seven Years Expanding Our Understanding of Care
An evolution from crisis response to building care infrastructures for the digital age.
2019
BEGIN
Vita Activa is founded.
2020
ADAPT
Care evolves during the pandemic.
2021
ENDURE
From individual cases to community care.
2022
SUSTAIN
Community care takes center stage.
2023
EMERGE
New conversations begin to take shape.
2024
REIMAGINE
From harm toward possible futures.
2025
STRENGTHEN
Care needs infrastructure.
What We've Learned
Listen Before Acting
Care begins by respecting each person's autonomy, experience, and choices.
Digital Life Is Real Life
Online experiences have real emotional, social, and physical consequences.
Care Needs Infrastructure
Human networks, responsible technology, and sustainable resources are all part of care.
Our Annual Reports
Each year, we have documented lessons learned, challenges encountered, and the questions that continue to guide our work. These reports are a living record of our evolution as an organization.
EXISTIR Y RESISTIR (2020 - 2021)
PERSISTIR Y RESURGIR (2022)
GERMINAR (2023)
ENRAIZAR (2024)
FORTALECER (2025)