The social entity receives a contribution of €9,000 from the “la Caixa” Foundation, through CaixaBank, whose network of branches allows it to detect social needs in the territory and channel aid in an efficient and close way. Art, inclusion and social transformation: MIRAR is a creative, participatory and social inclusion initiative, which aims to promote art as a bridge to a creative social transformation. A way to channel emotions, overcome limits and discover hidden talents.
“Creative inclusion with fun” in 16 localities of Castilla y León. During this edition, the project will reach municipalities in four provinces of the community, generating spaces for artistic expression and active participation:
Province of Palencia:
- Aguilar de Campoo
- Guardo
Province of Segovia:
- Cuéllar
- La Lastrilla
Province of Valladolid:
- Medina del Campo
- Medina de Rioseco
- Nava del Rey
- Peñafiel
- Wheel
- Villalón de Campos
Province of Zamora:
- Carbajales de Alba
- Bull
- Sanabria Bridge
A project with five axes for continued growth: The new edition of MIRAR is structured around five lines of action:
- Humor
- Rural area
- International connection (with the Rekko Ibérica association in Guatemala)
- Digital anchoring (virtual exhibition of the MIRAR Project)
- Face-to-face action, with works made in past editions and a multisensory experience to enjoy with all five senses.
About Fundación Personas
Fundación Personas was created in 2008 by five associations in Castilla y León: ADECAS Guardo, ASPANIS Palencia, APADEFIM Segovia, ASPRONA Valladolid and ASPROSUB Zamora. Our mission is to improve the quality of life of people with intellectual disabilities and their families. To do this we provide comprehensive services, in the environment and covering all stages of the life cycle of a person. The founding associations belong to the family movement Plena Inclusion movement and bring 60 years of experience, share innovation and foster mutual collaboration.
With a regional presence, we are present in 30 towns in Castilla y León, urban centers and rural areas, where we attend to situations of disability or dependence and provide support for the promotion of personal autonomy. We also offer support and training to people at risk of social exclusion. Our activity is governed by criteria of quality and proximity in care; efficiency and transparency in management; equal opportunities, accessibility and respect for diversity as a driver of social transformation.
In the educational-care area, we manage 5,300 places daily in 75 centers, distributed in more than 30 locations in Valladolid, Palencia, Segovia and Zamora. In the area of employment, Fundación Personas has 3 Special Employment Centers (CEE) Lince Group S.L.U., APADEFIM 2000 S.L.U.. and CEE Fundación Personas – with a workforce of 939 employees, more than 90% of whom have some type of disability.
FOUNDATION PEOPLE IN FIGURES:
- 5,300 places (disability and risk of exclusion)
- 2,500 people with disabilities served
- 3,000 families social base
- 75 operational work centers
- 30 locations in CyL
- 5 Delegations
- 3 Special Employment Centers
- 1,800 professionals
- 850 workers with disabilities
- 939 total workforce
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