Diomcoop

A Cooperative Built Around Social Inclusion

Diomcoop is a social-purpose cooperative based in Barcelona, established on March 7, 2017, by 15 people of sub-Saharan African origin, many of whom had previously sold goods on the street without authorization. Barcelona City Council and BCNActiva launched the project to provide a sustainable, long-term response to the social and employment inclusion needs of immigrants experiencing vulnerability through the social and solidarity economy.

Services and Activities

The cooperative works in three main areas:

• Food: Cooking and catering, including a community kitchen initiative with Nutrició Sense Fronteres.
• Fashion and sewing: Making and selling textile products under the Diambaar brand.
• Community education: Outreach activities and projects such as Fronteres Invisibles and informational “capsules.”

Organization

Diomcoop is organized around a members' assembly and a governing council, with working committees for Fashion and Sewing, Food, Logistics, Cohesion and Community, and Administration. Decisions are made democratically, and information is shared across the cooperative.

Locations and Contact

Diomcoop has two Barcelona addresses:

• 40 Carrer de Nadal, ground floor, 08030 Barcelona. Phone: 930 04 27 91. Email: info@diomcoop.org.
• 315 Carrer de la Independència, mezzanine, unit 3, 08026 Barcelona. Business inquiries: comercial@diomcoop.org. Phone: +34 656 30 29 28 (Marie Faye).

For business inquiries, email comercial@diomcoop.org.

Media Coverage

Since the project began in 2017, it has been covered by outlets including TV3, Betevé, El País, El Periódico, La Vanguardia, Reuters, and Catalunya Ràdio.