Fundació Catalunya La Pedrera

Social, cultural, scientific, and environmental programs

Fundació Catalunya La Pedrera is a nonprofit based in Catalonia. It develops programs across six areas: inclusive employment, healthy aging, talent and vocations, sustainability and local communities, nutrition for health, and creative and reflective work.

Areas of work

• Inclusive employment: supporting people facing vulnerability as they work toward employment.
• Healthy aging: supporting older adults, including programs to help people with Alzheimer's maintain independence.
• Talent and vocations: encouraging interest in science, medicine, and culture through educational programs and awards such as the Premi Vanguardia de la Ciència.
• Sustainability and local communities: forest-management projects and restoration of olive groves in Collserola to reduce wildfire risk.
• Nutrition for health: improving nutrition at different stages and circumstances in life.
• Creative and reflective work: exhibitions and cultural experiences, including an Anselm Kiefer exhibition and the Talents Jazz series.

Reported impact

According to figures published by the foundation, its projects reach 1,779,166 people; 4,301 older adults receive support; and 89,827 people have benefited from education and science and culture talent programs.

Cultural program

The foundation presents exhibitions, concerts, and public activities in Barcelona and across the provinces of Barcelona, Girona, Lleida, and Tarragona. Its program includes temporary exhibitions and music series.

Transparency and participation

The foundation publishes organizational information, annual reports, and bylaws and maintains an ethics channel. It also offers volunteer opportunities and ways for organizations to collaborate.