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ACATHI community

A community that doesn’t leave you behind

For those being supported now, for those who’ve already walked the path and want to give back, and for everyone who believes in a fairer world.

15.000+
people have come through ACATHI
80+
active volunteers
24
years building community

Three circles of community

A place for everyone

01 · People supported

If you’re going through the process now

You’re not alone. A safe space to share with people who understand what you’re going through because they’ve been there too.

  • Fortnightly emotional-wellbeing groups
  • Weekly sports activities
  • Conversation groups in Spanish and Catalan
  • Cultural and creative workshops
Request support

02 · ACATHI Alumni

If you’ve already walked this path

Your experience is a beacon for those who come after. If your status is already regularised and you want to give back, there are many ways to do it.

  • Mentoring newly arrived people
  • Public testimony and advocacy
  • Volunteering from your experience
  • Activism and rights campaigns
Connect with Alumni

03 · Allies

If you want to be part of the change

People who aren’t LGBTIQ+ migrants but believe in the same values and expand our capacity to act.

  • Volunteering in various areas
  • Individual or corporate donations
  • Outreach and visibility
  • ACATHI Network · Newsletter
How to take part

ACATHI Alumni

Your experience is a beacon

If you’ve been through ACATHI and want to stay connected, there are many ways to give back what you received.

Mentoring

Support newly arrived people with your experience.

Testimony

Share your story with the level of visibility you choose.

Activism

Take part in campaigns, events and advocacy actions.

Alumni Network

Stay connected, get news and be part of the community.

Community life

Activities open to the community

Spaces for meeting, learning and celebration for everyone.

Fortnightly

Emotional-wellbeing groups

Mutual support and self-care. Not therapy: real community.

Weekly

Inclusive sport

No competition, no barriers. Just movement and community.

Weekly

Conversation groups

Spanish and Catalan practice with native-speaker volunteers.

Monthly

Cultural workshops

Artistic expression that gives visibility to the community’s stories.

Occasional

Community celebrations

Pride, cultural festivities, ACATHI anniversary.

Monthly

Workshops on rights and life in BCN

Rights, health, employment and resources in Barcelona.