Newsletter No. 105

May, 14th (IDAHOBIT): the world celebrates sexual and gender diversity in a context of growing rejection

Events will be held worldwide under the slogan ‘The power of communities’. 

World Hunger Day: How Volunteer Organizations Are Combating Global Food Insecurity

May 28th is World Hunger Day, a global initiative aimed at raising awareness and inspiring action to end chronic hunger.

International Day of Families: Strengthening Vulnerable Families Across Europe

In recognition of the International Day of Families (May 15), this article highlights various European volunteer initiatives dedicated to supporting families in vulnerable situations. Through educational assistance, emotional support, and access to essential resources, these programs work to promote social inclusion and family resilience across the continent.​

Ivan Besora: "There are countries that go to see the festival, others that celebrate the culture"

Catalonia has groups of esbart (traditional dance groups), diables (fire-running devils), gitanes (a type of folk dance), sardanes (a traditional Catalan circle dance), gegants (giant figures)...... With Adifolk, the entities showcase Catalan culture around the world.

Unseen Threats: The Impact of Illegal Fishing on European Marine Ecosystems

Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing is ravaging marine ecosystems across Europe. Richard Barreno, President at Sea Shepherd Spain, shares how they combat this crisis through direct action, documentation, and collaboration with authorities. 

Opening Doors, Opening Borders

The Open Borders Coordinator, advocates for the rights and dignified reception of migrants and refugees. Rooted in solidarity and collective responsibility, it challenges institutional racism and restrictive migration policies. 

SIDE: a project to create tools for job placement

The Obre't Ebre Association is one of the entities that promotes the SIDE project with the aim of improving job placement programs through an active learning methodology adapted to all contexts. 

May 1st: Embracing Purposeful Work for Social Progress

International Workers' Day is much more than a date marked on the calendar. It is a day to remember that social and labor rights have never been a concession, but a collective conquest. 

INFAMY

Europe has announced an additional defense expenditure of 800 billion.