Newsletter No. 109

Carlos Plans: "when I speak of volunteers I mean people truly willing to collaborate and commit themselves one hundred percent"

Carlos Plans has been involved in solidarity projects in Cambodia and Senegal for more than 25 years. In this interview, he shares how his commitment was born, the key role of volunteering and NGOs, and the story of the school he founded in the village of Keov Mony.

Daniel López: “Human development is not a matter of money, but a cultural issue”

We interview one of the well-known and long-standing faces of Caldes Solidària, an association with over three decades of work behind it, promoting solidarity from Caldes de Montbui.

Sostre Cívic Wins the 2025 European Social Economy Award in Housing

Sostre Cívic, Catalonia’s largest cooperative for use-right housing, has been awarded the 2025 European Social Economy Award in Housing. Founded in 2004, it provides affordable, indefinite-use homes while preventing speculation and fostering community participation.

Civil society demands that the future budget of the European Union bet on social policies

The Table of Third Social Sector Entities of Catalonia and Catalonia International have organized a new Social Europe debate to reflect on the future of social policies in the European Union in the midst of negotiations on the new multiannual financial framework 2028-2034.

'Projecte Niu', a Pathway for Housing and Support for Men Victims of Labor Exploitation

Mumbai Smiles inaugurates a residential resource in Barcelona to provide decent housing, cover essential needs, and offer social and labor integration to victims of human trafficking.

The Scouts and Guides of Torelló (Catalonia) live an exchange experience in Bulgaria

This summer, a group of young people from Torelló (a Spanish municipality from Catalonia) went on international camps in Bulgaria, where they shared activities with members of local scout groups in the cities of Varna and Ruse. 

A cry for peace in Gaza

We join the voices calling for an immediate ceasefire, unrestricted humanitarian access and absolute respect for civilian life.

Open letter to young people

To build a world without violence, a world where Peace is the most valuable thing, we need young people!

Volunteering as the Invisible Engine of Social Cohesion in Europe

Reflection on how volunteering sustains local communities, builds  trust, and acts as social glue in times of polarization.