"The Marianao Foundation is a historic entity here, in the Marianao neighborhood of Sant Boi, which was born in 1985 as a result of the occupation of the entity's main headquarters by residents. This 2025, we celebrate our fortieth anniversary. We are celebrating our anniversary," explains Judit Blanco, Community Action Coordinator at the Marianao Foundation . The Marianao Foundation is a prominent entity with a long history in community participation, social action and digital transformation that began with the promotion of activities for children and young people led by volunteers. "Currently, the Marianao Foundation is a much more professional entity that continues to maintain its initial essence," says Blanco. The entity offers training, workshops and activities for young people, the elderly and other groups around social and labor insertion or mental health, as well as promoting various community groups. "Technology is the excuse, the excuse for them to come and bond and find a space where they can feel comfortable and at ease," says Marc Rodas, facilitator of the Punt Òmnia Fundació Marianao . Weekly, the community electronic device repair group, which has about fifteen participants, meets and delve into the world of recycling and reuse. "We disassemble the equipment and Marc helps us know what is what. Here, you meet people and learn about computers," says participant Carmen Domínguez. "We update and repair computers so that they can be used again in schools or similar spaces. Psychologically, it works very well for me to manage my problems. I find it a dynamic activity," says participant Gregorio Jover.
In 1985, in the Marianao neighborhood of Sant Boi, the Marianao Foundation emerged, a prominent entity with a long history in issues of community participation, social action and digital transformation.