We cannot allow ourselves to accept as normal a situation in which advances in technology, digitalisation and artificial intelligence, which should improve the amount of time available to us for our personal lives, are instead creating a feeling of living under constant time pressure.
When a child understands why a rule exists, it is easier for them to make it their own and incorporate it as part of their way of relating to others.
Social entities are key spaces for detecting and preventing emotional distress in young people, especially in a context marked by the impact of social networks.
Volunteering is a space for growth and development of oneself and society. It is an opportunity to act in solidarity, to contribute to our communities, learn and connect with other people.
In a humanitarian emergency, it is necessary to listen to communities, respect their dignity and trust the organisations that know the territory and work on the ground.
As governments around the world increase their investments in humanitarian assistance, they are recognising a simple reality: today's crises are becoming more frequent, more complex, and more interconnected.
"Not necessarily a space with swings and goals, but places where you don't have to produce, compete, buy or demonstrate anything. A bench in the square. A library. A neighborhood association."
Gaining presence in the media is a complicated task; but if you know the rules of the game and how media work, the possibilities of having an impact are greater.
We need to be able to explain all of the services we offer clearly and why, in the case of the Catalan Social Volunteering Federation, we have almost 350 organizations from around the territory eager to join our family.
The legal framework is there, the solutions are there and now the question is if the political will is there?
Summer is an extraordinary time to dive into volunteer activities, as people tend to have more time, labor burden tends are becoming lighter and mentally we are more relaxed and predisposed to new things.
