Partner organisations
The following is a list of the organisations and government agencies that have cooperated with service-learning at the UAB and without which SL would not be possible. A big thanks to all of them!
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17 May Association. Organisation that disseminates and promotes activities for the LGBTI community in Catalonia
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ABILIS. An organisation devoted to thought, intervention and research in the field of collective health, through creativity and the body as methods and epistemologies
Abrazo Cultural. Non-profit association that promotes interculturality through language courses, workshops and specialised training
ACACIA, Catalan Association for Gifted Adults
ACAPPS, Federation of Catalan Associations for the Hearing Impaired and their Parents
ACATHI. Non-profit association devoted to promoting inclusiveness and support for LGBTIQ+ refugees and immigrants in Spain
ACFA, Ripollet Association for Family Caregivers of People with Alzheimer’s
Actua. Cooperative of professionals committed to a socially responsible economy and involvement in local development and social transformation
Actuavallès. Personal care and sexual health promotion
ADENC, Association for the Defence and Study of Nature
AFAMMCA, Catalan Association for the Mentally Ill and Their Families
AFATRAC, Association for Families Affected by Conduct Disorder
AFAVO, Vallès Occidental Association for Relatives of People with Alzheimer’s
AFIN Barcelona. UAB-based outreach laboratory providing services emerging from its research results
AIS, Aid for Children Without Resources
Aldees Infantils SOS Foundation. Care for children and adolescents in a situation of social risk and helplessness
AlPerroVerde Association. Rehabilitation for dogs and different groups of people through animal-assisted interventions
Amalgama 7. Therapeutic care for young people with risk behaviour and their family members to foster relationships within the family, school and society
Ammfeina. Promotion of the inclusion and non-social and labour exclusion of persons with mental illness
AMPA Joanot. Parents’ association at the Joanot Alisanda public school (Sabadell).
Andròmines. Integration of excluded people and environmental protection
Animal Latitude. Coordination of events with industry professionals and organisations who, through their involvement, help promote educational and environmental awareness projects and move towards an eco-social transformation and sustainable future
APSOCECAT. Catalan Association for the Deaf and Blind
Arcadia Can Batlló. Self-managed, cooperative and community primary and secondary school in Can Batlló (Barcelona) for children aged 16 and younger
AREP Foundation. Organisation that covers the care needs of people with mental health problems in Barcelona
Argentona Secondary School (Argentona)
Arran de Terra. Promotion of the transition to fairer and more sustainable food systems based on the principles of agroecology and food sovereignty
Arrels Foundation. Care and guidance for the homeless living in the street in Barcelona
ASB Youth Centre. Support for children and young people at risk of exclusion in our society
ASIA, Association for Incontinence. Association that strives to raise awareness of ways to improve the quality of life of people affected by faecal incontinence
ASTE BCN. Solidarity association for the elderly
Ateneu Barcelonès. Philosophy Section
AUXILIA. Social and cultural inclusion of persons with physical disabilities
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Barcelona Municipal Council. Directorate for Global Justice and International Cooperation
Bellaterra School (Cerdanyola del Vallès)
BeOcean. Protection and awareness of the importance of the marine environment in environmental conservation
Berga Municipal School of Music
Bergwaldprojekt. Improvement and conservation of forests and landscapes in the Catalan Pyrenees
Bernat el Ferrer Secondary School (Molins de Rei)
Bertran Primary School (Sabadell)
Bitàcola Secondary School (Barberà del Vallès)
Bosch i Cardellach Foundation. Promotion of local and regional studies and a place where local scholars and citizens can meet, reflect and engage in discussion
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CAE. Training and sociocultural services
Can Besora School (Mollet del Vallès)
Can Satoi Learning Camp (Molins de Rei). Emergency centre for unaccompanied minors
Casa Àsia, Barcelona. Public consortium committed to heightening our understanding of and improving relations between Spain and Asian and Pacific countries, and not just culturally, but also from an institutional, academic and economic perspective
Cases d’Alcanar Fishermen’s Guild
Catalan Association for Premature Children. Active presence in the care of premature babies, the problems associated with premature births and future monitoring, as well as support and care for family members
Catalan Autism Federation. Autism organisation that operates throughout Catalonia to provide support and specific high-quality and specialised services and advice to people with autism and their families
Catalan Esplai Foundation. Education for children and young people, support for leisure and third-sector organisations, environmental protection and promotion of social inclusion and citizen involvement
Catalan Federation of Social Volunteering. Network of non-profit organisations that work to foster, promote and achieve recognition for social volunteering
Catalan Flora. Volunteer work by nature enthusiasts with a view to collecting botanical and ethnobotanical data about flora in Catalonia and the culture that has traditionally developed around it
Catalan Scouts. Educational organisation comprised of young volunteers who educate and train active, honest and committed persons with a view to improving the world in which we live
Catalan Visual Disability Association B1 + B2 + B3. Services for persons with visual disability aimed at enhancing their quality of life, raising awareness of the problems facing this community and improving their social integration
Catalunya La Pedrera Foundation. Organisation that promotes inclusion, talent and sustainability in Catalonia through social, cultural, environmental and educational projects
Catsharks. Protection of shark rays and their ecosystems
Cau de la Guineu School (Corbera de Llobregat)
CCAR, Catalan Commission for Refugees
CCCG, Gràcia Cultural Group Coordination Committee
Centre for Marine Studies. Environmental education centre that works to disseminate and conserve the values of marine ecosystems
Cetacea Association. Research, communication and education with a view to protecting the marine environment
Chaparralunas Women’s Network. Network created to increase the political participation of women in southern Tolima (Colombia)
CHAPTER2. Innovation as a tool for social and labour market integration
Choco Bird Observatory. Ornithological station that operates in the Chocó bioregion on Colombia’s Pacific coast
Clean Sky Platform. Platform made up of people from towns around the Vall del Francolí petrochemical complex in Camp de Tarragona
Cobi Municipal Nursery School (Barcelona)
Coeliac Association of Catalonia. Protection of the interests of people with coeliac disease and non-coeliac gluten sensitivity
Community of Sant’Egidio. Lay association within the Catholic Church
Conreu Sereny SCCL. Project aimed at revitalising farming in peri-urban areas
CPS Francesc Palau. Guidance, training, social and labour market integration and community action for vulnerable people in El Prat de Llobregat
Cycling Without Age. Improved quality of life, health and wellbeing for the elderly and people with reduced mobility through the organisation of electric tricycle rides
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DAKTARI. Non-profit association for veterinary cooperation created in Andorra in 2013 that provides zootechnical and health support for domestic animals that coexist alongside wildlife in rural communities in Uganda
Darna Association. A citizens’ initiative aimed at fostering intercultural coexistence, good neighbourly relations between the district’s various communities, community empowerment and active citizenship
DEPANA, League for the Defence of Natural Heritage
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Earth Museum (Espluga de Francolí)
ECOM. Movement driven by people with physical and/or organic disabilities who, through their empowerment and involvement, work to create an inclusive society in which they may exercise their rights effectively
ECOS. Inter-cooperation aimed primarily at developing new social and solidarity economy projects
Eixarcolant Cooperative, SCCL. Restoration of wild species and traditional varieties
El Pa Sencer. Social transformation through the transition to agrifood systems based on the paradigm of food sovereignty and agroecology, with a feminist perspective
El Risell SCCL. Social and environmental consultancy firm
El Safareig. Support in the recovery from male violence
Els Til·lers School Treatment Unit
Els Tres Turons Foundation. Promotion of community mental health in the public network through recovery processes based on the promotion of citizens’ rights and professional ethics
El Til·ler Primary and Secondary School (Barcelona)
El Turonet School (Sant Quirze del Vallès)
Emplumados Club. Welfare of parrots in captivity
EnriquezArte Association. Community building with local and international volunteers working to create a charitable, inclusive and responsible community in the Turó de la Peira district of Barcelona
Espigoladors Foundation. Organisation that fights against food waste while empowering people at risk of social exclusion through a transformative, participative, inclusive and sustainable approach
Evergreen Institute. Education and research projects as key tools for sustainable development and nature conservation
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FAADA, Foundation for Advice and Action in the Defence of Animals
FCAFA TDAH, Catalan Federation of Associations for People with ADHD and Their Families
Federica Montseny Secondary School (Badia del Vallès)
Fem Pedagogia Foundation. Learning opportunities and the elimination of barriers to self-realisation, social equality and environmental sustainability
Fishermen’s Guild of Barcelona
Folch i Torres Foundation. Cultural organisation whose objectives are to collect, conserve and disseminate the work of the five Folch i Torres brothers
Forest Horses Association. Environmental volunteer programme
Foundation for Advice and Action in the Defence of Animals. Promotion of lifestyles without animal cruelty and the industry’s conversion to more ethical models that benefit animals, the planet and people
Frederic Mompou Secondary School (Sant Vicenç dels Horts)
Freixe Nature Group - Sebes Nature Reserve. Environmental conservation centred on the natural areas around the Ebro River
Friends of Ak Benn. Volunteering programme in support of Ak Benn in Dakar
Fronteres Invisibles. Educational project on migration and everything related to it that breaks down walls through dialogue and understanding
Fundació Autònoma Solidària. University-based social organisation that contributes to the implementation of social, solidarity, development cooperation and equal opportunities policies
Fundació Servei Solidari. Increasing the independence and full citizenship of young people and adults at risk of social exclusion
Futbol Caserna (Sabadell). Created by self-organised families to provide children the opportunity to play football away from the competitive and demanding nature of football and club sports
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Garraf, Olèrdola and Foix nature reserves (Barcelona Provincial Council)
General Council of Psychology of Spain
GEPEC, Catalan Ecosystem Protection and Study Group - Ecologists of Catalonia
Government of Catalonia’s Directorate-General for Civic Action
Grup Barna Basketball Club. Basketball club in the Clot district of Barcelona
Guillem de Mont-rodon School (Vic)
Guillermo Indio Fidalgo Marine Wildlife Rescue Station. Maritime services in port areas, with excellence in terms of quality, safety and environmental conservation
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Habitica. Free productivity app
Hèlia Association. Community, feminist and comprehensive support for women in all their diversity, without exceptions
Hestia Foundation. To protect and care for the health and wellbeing of the elderly and/or persons with mental illness. To improve their quality of life through innovation and raise awareness among society to engage people in the task
Human Call to Action. Technology at the service of the social, cultural and environmental transformation
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Igualitàrium Association. Sex and gender-responsive actions for improving health
IMEDEA, Mediterranean Institute for Advanced Studies - CSIC/UIB
IMIM, Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute (Barcelona)
INTRESS. Promotion of social services and wellbeing through innovative methodologies aimed at improving the living conditions of the differently-abled through prevention, education, professional training and employment
ISTEA Association. Social integration of people with autism spectrum disorder
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Jaume Bofill Foundation. LECXIT (reading for educational success)
Josep Carol Scouts Foundation. Organisation that aims to enhance the presence of scouting in Catalonia through socio-educational services and teaching proposals for leisure educators
Josep Maria Madorell School (Molins de Rei)
Justice and Peace. A Christian organisation whose purpose is to promote and defend human rights, social justice, peace and disarmament, solidarity and environmental protection
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Kudwa Association. Community of people passionately bound by one common goal: to create a more inclusive, equitable and vibrant society for everyone
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La Coordi, Coordinator for Fair Trade and Ethical Finance
La Lluerna Cooperative Bookstore. Bookstore in the centre of Ripoll that aims to be a cultural reference point and offer reading, activities and quality training sessions
La Troca Lifelong Learning Community School (Barcelona)
Les Corts Mental Health Centre Association. Development of healthcare units and legal entities responsible for issues related to social and employment services and guardianship, promoting and preventing mental illness from an inclusive perspective
L’Esquitx Association. Support for children, adolescents and their families in the Casc Antic district of Barcelona
Llars Compartides. Co-housing project for the low-income elderly that promotes physical and mental autonomy
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Maçanet de la Selva Municipal Council
Mare de Déu de la Mercè School (Sant Feliu de Llobregat)
Mare de Déu de Montserrat School (Barcelona)
Mare Nostrum Psychoanalytical Forum. Psychoanalysis professionals from the regions of Tarragona, Lleida and Valencia interested in the teaching and transmission of psychoanalysis
Marianao Foundation (Sant Boi de Llobregat). Socio-educational projects for children, young people, adults and the community, with a particular focus on people in situations of high social risk
Masia Can Feliu Community Centre. Sant Quirze del Vallès Municipal Council
Mas La Sala Cooperative, SCCL. Ecosystem regeneration, resilience, culture and cooperation in Sant Pau de Segúries
Mbolo. Social, human and sustainable development of communities with cultural, social and environment respect
Medicus Mundi Mediterrània. Development of medical treatments and promotion of health and medical services for the most impoverished, particularly in developing countries
MEL Environmental Education. Educational experiences focused on promoting the values of social, economic and environmental sustainability for different segments of the public and organisations
Metropolitana Nord Research Support Unit (USR MN). Support for research projects that generate new knowledge and scientific evidence to improve the efficiency, efficacy and effectiveness of the approach to health problems in primary care
Miranda Foundation. Dissemination of knowledge, understanding and respect for horses, people and nature
Montserrat Primary School (Cerdanyola del Vallès)
Montsoriu Secondary School (Arbúcies)
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Neuropsychological Support Group (GSN) and School of Language Pathology at Hospital Sant Pau (ECNPL)
NEXE Foundation. Improving the quality of life of children with multiple disabilities and their families and defence of their rights
Noctambul@s Observatory. Observatory on sexual violence in the context of nightlife and drug use
Nutrition Without Borders. Recovery of surplus food and distribution to social organisations
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Observadores del Mar. Science portal in which citizens may contribute to marine research by collecting observations and experiences about phenomena that occur at sea
Orígens Geopark (Catalan Pyrenees)
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PAH (Platform of People Affected by Mortgages in Barcelona). Activists and people with difficulties paying their mortgage or rent or who live in a repossessed home and want to regularise their situation or who are in the process of being evicted
País de Terra Roia Association. Recovery, conservation and dissemination of the values of old paths in Catalonia
Palau-solità i Plegamans Municipal Council
Pau Costa Foundation. Non-profit organisation focused on preventing and managing forest fires from the perspective of fire ecology
Pau Vila Secondary School (Sabadell)
Pere Closa Foundation. Education and promotion of Roma people in Catalonia and reinforcement of their positive image, preservation of their rich cultural heritage and dissemination of this heritage in society
Pla de l’Avellà Primary and Secondary School (Cabrera de Mar)
Pompeu Fabra Primary and Secondary School (El Pont de Vilomara i Rocafort)
Public Health Agency of Catalonia. Sub-Directorate General for Drug Addiction
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Quatre Camins Correctional Facility
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Re Educa. Professionals linked to the world of education who are committed to fostering and improving educational methodologies based on discarded materials that stimulate and encourage creativity and imagination
Ribot i Serra Secondary School (Sabadell)
Roquetes Organisations Platform (Ton i Guida Centre). Cultural centre in the Roquetes district of Barcelona, created to help transform the area and improve the quality of life of its inhabitants through participation and culture
Roser de Maig Foundation. Non-profit organisation engaged in social, educational and leisure-related initiatives
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Sabadell 5000 Association. Promotion of social and sustainable housing
Salut Alta Foundation (Badalona). Centre for vulnerable young people at risk of social exclusion and their families and support in their socio-educational processes
Santa Eulària des Riu Municipal Council
Sant Vicenç de Sarrià Cultural Centre. Promotion of cultural and artistic activities and comprehensive education for everyone
Schools in Terrassa included in the PEE (Local Education Plan)
Serra de Collserola Nature Park
SETEM. International, independent and participatory non-governmental solidarity organisation
Spai Alfar. Residential service that provides information, comprehensive support and room and board for unaccompanied minors who emigrate to Catalonia
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Tarpuna SCCL. Cooperative with sustainable initiatives aimed at transforming society
TDAH Vallès. Professional team that covers all fields necessary to properly diagnose and treat ADHD
Teler Cooperatiu. An initiative that provides advice on aspects of the solidarity-based and transformative economy for both new and consolidated projects and anyone interested in a change in model
Torrent dels Alous Secondary School (Rubí)
TRAÇA. Group that promotes an art and creation factory in Ripollet
Tutela Foundation. Protection and defence of the rights and interests of persons with intellectual disability
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UAB Architecture and Logistics Unit
UAB CORE Network in Education and Employment
UAB Media Campus. University training centre focused on creating, producing and broadcasting innovative and high-quality content
Umamanita. Support, sensitisation and humanisation in the management of death and perinatal grief
UNICEF Committee Catalonia. Child protection organisation that ensures, among other things, access to healthcare, education, water and proper sanitation and protection from violence and exploitation
Urgell Provincial Museum (Tàrrega)
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Vall d’Hebron University Hospital
Vallès Oriental Mental Health Table (TSMA). Forum for reflection, resource exchange and cooperation that promotes comprehensive mental healthcare in the region
Vilanova i la Geltrú Municipal Council
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