Batuz Gizarte Fundazioa

Social inclusion and a circular economy

Batuz Gizarte Fundazioa is based in Donostia, Gipuzkoa, and works in social inclusion and the circular economy. Formerly known as Emaus Gizarte Fundazioa, it adopted its current name in May 2026. The foundation reports 45 years of history, 350 employees, 62 partnerships with other organizations, and annual revenue of €12.5 million.

Social services for inclusion

Working with public agencies, the foundation designs and manages support services for people in vulnerable situations. Services include:

• Day services and day centers
• Supported housing
• Residential centers and overnight shelters
• Assessment and diagnostic support
• Social-education guidance and support

The organization reports having served 3,055 people through its social services.

Employment training

Batuz offers accredited job training tailored to local needs and developed with public-sector and business partners. Listed courses include digital skills in Irun and Arrasate; industrial electrical and electronic assembly in Arrasate; core skills for Level 1 professional certificates in Donostia; sewing in Donostia; and personal employment skills in Irun. The foundation reports having trained 411 people for employment and providing 65 supported-employment positions.

Employment pathways and circular-economy work

The foundation helps people enter the workforce through pathways that combine training, real production work, and individualized follow-up. Areas include logistics—collecting and handling materials, driving, and warehousing; sorting and preparing textiles, bulky goods, and electrical and electronic equipment for reuse; secondhand shops; sewing; cleaning; and maintenance. The organization reports collecting 3,055 tons of resources, 35% of which are reused.

Secondhand shops in Gipuzkoa

Batuz runs a network of secondhand shops in Gipuzkoa. Published locations and hours include:

• Arrasate: 2 Bidekurtzeta. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Closed in August. Phone: 943 77 18 71.
• Donostia I: 3 Mendeurrenaren plaza. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Phone: 943 56 89 36.
• Donostia II: 81 Easo kalea. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Phone: 843 93 10 55.
• Errenteria: 25–27 Nafarroa etorbidea. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. In August, Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Phone: 843 74 02 37.
• Hernani: 10 Latsunbe. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. In August, Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Phone: 843 93 10 82.
• Irun: 44 Auzolan. Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. In August, Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Phone: 943 62 79 47.

Home pickup service

The foundation provides pickups across much of Gipuzkoa, including Donostialdea, Oarsoaldea, Txingudi, Debagoiena, and Debabarrena. Pickup phone: 656 789 569.

Other projects

Community participation, inclusion, culture, and environmental projects include Elkartu, Haziguneak, Bidegurutzean II, Elkarbideak, the “Clean Beach, Living Beach” campaign, and Nomada III. The foundation also takes part in the European RING project and organizes training and discussion events, including an online series on inclusive practices in cultural institutions.

Location and contact

Address: 15 Arriola pasealekua, 20018 Donostia, Gipuzkoa. Phone: 943 367 534. Email: info@batuzgizartefundazioa.eus. Social media: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Flickr.