Fundació Desenvolupament Comunitari

Community development and public policy

Fundació Privada Desenvolupament Comunitari (FDC) is a social-economy organization established in 1993. It works in public policy to promote innovation, knowledge creation, and knowledge management.

Areas of work

• Civic participation: Supports participatory democracy and governance, with attention to groups that have less experience participating or face greater barriers to access.
• Mediation and conflict resolution: Helps build constructive relationships and supports collaborative resolution of public-space disputes and community conflicts.
• Accessibility and inclusion: Promotes spaces and services without physical or communication barriers, supporting equal participation and personal independence.

Projects and experience

FDC has developed projects such as “Barcelona, el teu recurs,” which supports people with disabilities in taking part in inclusive recreational, cultural, and sports activities. It has also led accessible tours in Barcelona's Les Corts neighborhood, facilitated by specialists in supporting people with diverse functional needs.

In mediation, the foundation has taken part in European forums on mediation for social inclusion and presented “Sembrando Paz,” a virtual observatory of community mediation initiatives around the world.

Its international cooperation work has supported networks for accessibility and inclusion in cities such as Buenos Aires and Medellín, working with local organizations.

Location and contact

Address: Carrer Pere Vergés, 1, 08020 Barcelona. Phone: +34 609 77 62 95. Email: info@fdc.cat. Social media: Facebook, X, and Instagram.