AFIBROCAT - Associació d'Ajuda per la Fibromiàlgia de Catalunya
A Barcelona nonprofit founded in 2004 that supports people affected by fibromyalgia through public education, mutual support, and community activities.
About AFIBROCAT - Associació d'Ajuda per la Fibromiàlgia de Catalunya
Support and awareness for fibromyalgia
AFIBROCAT, the Catalan Fibromyalgia Support Association, is a nonprofit founded in 2004. Its motto, “Ajudan's a ajudar: donar, rebre, compartir” (“Help us help: give, receive, share”), reflects its emphasis on mutual support.
Recognition and activities
Barcelona awarded AFIBROCAT its Medal of Honor in 2015 for its work. The association organizes educational events and support activities for people affected by fibromyalgia and their communities. Its website has listed programs such as a discussion in Horta-Guinardó called “Parlem obertament sobre salut mental i cures” (“Let's talk openly about mental health and care”), with presentations by specialists such as Dr. Mayte Serrat, as well as talks about fibromyalgia as a chronic, complex condition involving multiple body systems.
Ways to take part
People can join the association, volunteer, collaborate, or donate. AFIBROCAT publishes information about its transparency and partners.
Contact
Call +34 620 909 433, email afibrocat@hotmail.com, or visit afibrocat.com.
Fibromyalgia peer support, public education, and awareness events