Fundació Astrid 21

More than three decades of support in Girona

Fundació Astrid 21 is a social-purpose nonprofit based in Girona. It works to improve quality of life and employment opportunities for people with Down syndrome, intellectual disabilities, and other disabilities. It was established as an association on February 18, 1989, and became a foundation on September 14, 1992, giving it more than three decades of work.

Areas of support

The foundation organizes services to support people throughout different stages of life:

• Education and training
• Employment
• Occupational activities
• Adult life and leisure
• Health

Reach and experience

Figures published by the foundation say it has served 1,200 people and helped 600 people find jobs. The organization also says it is strengthening its quality-management system in accordance with ISO 9001.

Programs and initiatives

Recent projects include “Com a Casa,” which helps people receiving services build independence in a home setting, and the foundation's participation in Girona's Temps de Flors festival with installations created by participants. The organization also holds an annual fundraising dinner and operates a store and an online page for people who want to support its work.

Contact

Address: Carrer Riera de Mus 1, 17003 Girona, Spain.

Phone: 972 23 40 19. Fax: 972 22 27 48.

Email: administracio@fundacioastrid.org.