Fundació Novessendes

Community Development in Betxí

Fundació Novessendes is a civic foundation based in Betxí, in Castellón province. It develops social participation initiatives intended to improve residents’ wellbeing and support progress in the surrounding area.

Areas of Work

• Civic participation: involving Betxí residents in community issues of general interest.
• Horta del Rajolar: an agroecology project promoting sustainable agriculture based on the principles of the Economy for the Common Good.
• Global citizenship education: educational and public awareness projects at regional and international levels, aligned with a culture of peace and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
• International cooperation: projects that connect communities across borders.

Organization and Team

The foundation brings together local residents and a professional team experienced in civic participation and social movements. Its board is chaired by Manolo Piquer Gumbau, and Esther Paulo Fuertes serves as director.

Partnerships

The foundation works with the Valencian regional government’s Department of Education, Culture, and Sport.

Location and Contact

Address: 23 Avinguda Primer de Maig, ground floor, 12549 Betxí, Castellón. Phones: 964 620 010 and 964 622 184. Email: info@novessendes.org.

Public hours: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. and 3–4:30 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. The foundation is on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter), and offers an email newsletter.