Plataforma de Afectados por la Hipoteca (PAH)

Plataforma de Afectados por la Hipoteca (PAH) is a Spanish grassroots organization formed in 2009 in response to the housing crisis and increasing evictions following the 2008 financial crisis. It advocates for the right to housing and provides support to individuals and families facing eviction, mortgage debt, and other housing-related issues. PAH is currently newsworthy due to its involvement in opposing the eviction of eight people from substandard housing units in the Puente de Vallecas neighborhood of Madrid. These units, described as storage rooms converted into residential spaces, are reportedly being targeted for conversion into tourist apartments. The organization's activism highlights the ongoing housing crisis in Spain and the displacement of vulnerable populations due to rising property values and the growth of the tourism industry. PAH's continued presence and actions demonstrate its relevance in advocating for housing rights and challenging policies that contribute to homelessness and housing insecurity.