Six new grief support groups at libraries in the city
COVID-19. You can get information or sign up to take part by calling 934 132 121 or writing to barcelona.cuida@bcn.cat.
Over fifty activities to guide young people on their academic future
Young people. A programme with activities in the city’s ten districts.
Call now open for the Montserrat Roig Awards for Social Journalism and Communication
City Council. The presentation period for the awards is open until 19 February.
New subsidies to combat the feminisation of poverty
Poverty. A sum of 450,000 euros is being allocated to 46 projects.
Extra support for the homeless during the storm
Homelessness. The extra resources increase the number of places of shelter at the city’s various emergency facilities to 2,900.
12th Municipal Immigration Council Award: ‘For an anti-racist Barcelona’
Immigration. Coinciding with International Migrants Day, the CMIB gave its annual award to the feminist anti-racism initiative TICTAC, with a special mention too for the Pakistani Workers Association.
Men's Assistance Service (SAH) relocates
The Men’s Assistance Service is moving to Avinguda del Marquès de l’Argentera, 22
Calls to 70,000 elderly people to give them help and support
Elderly people. The ‘Com està?’ project centres on the over-70s with the goal of detecting loneliness and emotional suffering which may have been made worse by the Covid-19 crisis.
Procedures relating to foreigner status: mission impossible for 63% of people
Foreigner status. A survey by the CMIB shows that 63% of people who need an appointment for procedures relating to foreigner status are unable to get one.
Suicide prevention freephone number: 900 925 555
Health. Suicide is the main cause of death among men between the ages of 15 and 44 in the city and the second cause of death among women.
