SOCIAL ACTION, POVERTY AND COOPERATION
Territorial
social action
Territorial
The Foundation's work, amplified by the CaixaBank branch network
Thanks to the budget managed jointly with the CaixaBank branch network, ”la Caixa” Foundation is able to reach out to all areas and meet the most immediate needs. This ensures that social work can be carried out in municipalities throughout the territory.
Basic aims of the aid
Combatting child poverty, marginalisation and social exclusion
Promoting active, healthy ageing among the elderly
Strengthening employment integration
Social harmony
and interculturalism
and interculturalism
Support during illness
and disability
and disability
This annual report explains the link between the programmes of ”la Caixa” Foundation and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).
ACTIONS CARRIED OUT
Highlights
Achievements in 2019
Other collaborations. ”la Caixa” Foundation is also expanding its social work at a local level through collaboration agreements with the foundations of Caja de Burgos, Caja Canarias and Cajasol, as well as the Caja Navarra Foundation.
In first person
A greenhouse in Ortigueira,
A Coruña
Reopening the doors of the old greenhouse. That was the dream which the Asociación Pro-Minusválidos del Ortegal (Aspro-mor) was able to make a reality in order to improve the self-esteem of its members, stimulate them professionally and help them to become a part of society.
In first person
Sewing workshop in Elche, Alicante
The Reintegration Programme for Women in Elche has achieved the objective of contributing to the inclusion of vulnerable women in difficult situations in society through the learning of the sewing trade. The name of the project is Sewing Lives.
In first person
Adapted summer camps in Barcelona
The Nexe Foundation has made it possible for young people and children with severe disabilities to now enjoy adapted summer camps. The beneficiaries can access the Servicio de Respiro programme for Families with children with multiple disabilities through a system of fellowships.
AT A GLANCE
2019, in figures
LOCAL SOCIAL ACTION
BUDGET
COLLABORATIONS
BENEFICIARIES
ESTIMATED
In Portugal,
in collaboration with BPI
In 2019, €791,812 were allocated to 62 local actions in the country.
Support for vulnerable children through the Centro Social de Educação Sol Nascente de Ribeirão.
Collaboration with the BUS Association - Bens de Utilidade Social de São Domingos de Rana, which supports other social organisations.
Support for the cultural programme of ACERT - Associação Cultural e Recreativa de Tondela, which organises world music and drama festivals, among other events.
