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.
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
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
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
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.
Emotional-wellbeing groups
Mutual support and self-care. Not therapy: real community.
Inclusive sport
No competition, no barriers. Just movement and community.
Conversation groups
Spanish and Catalan practice with native-speaker volunteers.
Cultural workshops
Artistic expression that gives visibility to the community’s stories.
Community celebrations
Pride, cultural festivities, ACATHI anniversary.
Workshops on rights and life in BCN
Rights, health, employment and resources in Barcelona.