Solidança

Employment inclusion and the circular economy

Solidança is a Catalan social organization founded in 1997. Its work combines two areas: employment inclusion and training for people facing vulnerability, and waste management and recovery based on circular-economy principles. The organization reports more than 25 years of work in sustainability and social justice.

Areas of work

• Training and employment inclusion: Supporting people facing vulnerability as they enter the workforce, including a staffing service for businesses.
• Waste management: Waste management, reuse, and circularity.
• Education and volunteering: Sustainability education activities and programs, with volunteer opportunities.
• International cooperation.

Roba Amiga

Since its creation in 2002, Solidança has been part of Roba Amiga, described as Catalonia’s leading textile waste management program. The organization emphasizes that used clothing can create jobs.

Who it serves

The organization organizes services for three groups: the public, city and town governments, and businesses and other organizations. It operates stores and an online shop, as well as a web portal for activities.

Contact

Phone: 93 685 44 34. Additional phones: 663 86 32 48, 663 86 32 47, 652 32 19 03, 666 33 20 17, and 691 57 35 14. Email: solidan@solidanca.cat.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–8:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. and 4–8:30 p.m. The organization is on Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Facebook.