The Fundación para la Ayuda a la Infancia y Adolescencia en las Necesidades Especiales del Desarrollo (FUNDANEED) has carried out a successful workshop aimed at children from 6 to 12 years old, with the purpose of strengthening their social skills. This innovative workshop combined cooking and art therapy sessions, achieving... read more →
Jun
09
Jun
09
During the months of April and May, with the RuralMENTE Program, we carried out a successful workshop designed toa successful workshop on stimulation through play, designed to foster the cognitive and emotional development of children in rural areas.cognitive and emotional development of children in rural areas. The activity, which we... read more →
May
30
FUNDANEED foundation has been present in Topas' jail giving our program of prevention and health education. It was given by the neuropsychologist María Heredero and the lawyer and president of the board of trustees Pilar Samaniego. Our objectives were to improve information about drugs and their effects, avoiding the beginning... read more →
Apr
02
Research on autism has undergone significant evolution over the past 8 decades, from its initial identification to the current understanding of the disorder. From the initial identification of symptoms to a broader approach that recognizes the diversity and individual needs of people with autism. Here is a summary of key... read more →
Mar
09
Foundation FUNDANEED Forum on "Women's Mental Health: A Pending Challenge in Today's Society" The FUNDANEED foundation has celebrated International Women's Day with a forum on the CARE OF WOMEN'S MENTAL HEALTH at the Santander Work Café. It has had a significant presence of representatives from various associations and has been... read more →
Feb
15
The Invisible Killer Now we know that loneliness is as bad for health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day and that depression is a silent killer," says Professor Simon Gilbody from the University of York, in his study published in The Lancet Healthy Longevity. The word 'loneliness' has its etymological... read more →
Feb
09
The conceptualizations of drugs have varied over the years. We will use the definition by Fernández, Ladero, and Lizasoain (1998), where they mention drugs as substances that, when consumed, produce alteration or modification in one or more psychic functions, inducing individuals who take them to repeat their self-administration. The cessation... read more →
Jan
15
FundaNeed is pleased to announce its recent inclusion in the SIVI Cluster (Innovative Solutions for Independent Living). This cluster, based in Castilla y León, brings together a prominent group of public and private organizations, including socio-assistance service providers, technology companies, university research groups, technological centers, and the third sector. The... read more →
Dec
28
Patronage is a way to promote social cohesion, encouraging increased private participation in activities of general interest and, consequently, fostering, strengthening, and further articulating civil society. On Tuesday, December 19, the Council of Ministers approved a Royal Decree-Law amending the patronage law that has been in place for 21 years.... read more →
Dec
03
December 3 marks the International Day of Persons with Disabilities and in Spain, as in many other places around the world, young people with disabilities face a number of unique challenges and experiences. Some of the key issues to keep in mind include: Education: Accessing inclusive and quality education is... read more →