Fundaneed News

Feb 09

Substance and substance-free drugs

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 →
  • 9 February 2024
Jan 15

Fundaneed joins the SIVI Cluster to promote innovative solutions in health and independent living

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 →
  • 15 January 2024
Dec 28

At last! Approved the reform of the Mecenazgo Law

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 →
  • 28 December 2023
Dec 03

International Day of Persons with Disabilities

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 →
  • 3 December 2023
Nov 27

The “Tierno Galvan” of Santa Marta with solidarity

Last night, with emotion on the surface, we received this main award from the hands of the president Carmen Cabrera, which we dedicate to the families who fight every day for the mental health of their children and to the entire team of professionals who make up the FUNDANEED Foundation.... read more →
  • 27 November 2023
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Nov 10

Fundaneed invites to the Debate Table “Full inclusion and autism”

Throughout history, people with characteristics that are out of the ordinary are treated by society based on their "differences", they are filled with connotations that segregate them as "not normal" or "poor" and they are generally excludes them from various activities in multiple sectors. It is true that the culture... read more →
  • 10 November 2023
Nov 04

Sensory differences, loneliness and mental health in autistic adults

Today we bring you an interesting article published about a study that addresses a crucial issue in the experience of autistic and non-autistic adults: loneliness and its relationship with sensory differences. Contrary to a persistent stereotype, it is evident that autistic individuals do not lack motivation to establish meaningful social... read more →
  • 4 November 2023
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