ABD

Asociación Bienestar y Desarrollo (ABD) is a nonprofit organization that has worked for more than 40 years to reduce social and health inequalities and support people experiencing vulnerability or exclusion. Operating through a broad network of services and programs, ABD defends people’s rights and responds to complex needs with an integrated, community-focused approach. Its work spans drug use and related health issues, mental health, childhood and family support, gender equality, migration, poverty and social exclusion, housing, intellectual disability, dependency, and ageing.

The organization develops more than 100 programs, including its own initiatives and publicly commissioned services, and also offers training and volunteer opportunities through its recognized Volunteer Training School. Examples include Project Fènix, which links urban agroecology with social and employment inclusion for people receiving treatment for drug dependency; Energia Justa, a volunteer network addressing energy poverty; and Comunidad Activa, combining employment inclusion, social support, and community participation. ABD also promotes international projects, public awareness, and social innovation, and has received certification recognizing its contribution to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals