15 Andorran Social Projects Join Third Andbus Solidari Forum

Fifteen social projects from Andorran NGOs and entities have signed up for the third Andbus Solidari Forum, an initiative linking businesses with the third sector to boost visibility, partnerships, and funding.

Organised by Andbus with technical support from Andtropia, registrations closed on 30 April. The selected projects tackle a wide range of issues, including disability, mental health, social inclusion, child poverty, support for vulnerable people, inclusive sports, youth volunteering, international cooperation, and emotional wellbeing.

Participants include Càritas Andorrana; Creu Roja Andorrana, with proposals to improve cognitive stimulation for day centre users and physical care for those with neurological conditions; AUTEA, offering LEGO Therapy and educational robotics for teenagers with autism spectrum disorder; FAAD and its "Junts som més forts: convivència i discapacitat a Andorra" initiative; Projecte Vida, focusing on "Benestar i energia saludable en joves"; Special Olympics Andorra, preparing for the 2027 World Games in Chile; and Associació de Celíacs d’Andorra, with "Colònies sense gluten: lleure inclusiu i segur per a tothom". The full list also features Patronat de Dames de Meritxell ("Projecte fem camí"); Associació Jovent en Risc d’Andorra (Adjra, "Prevenció de violències i promoció de relacions sanes"); Fundació IBO-Àfrica ("Reduir la pobresa menstrual i promoure la inclusió social i educativa de les nenes de l’illa d’Ibo a Moçambic"); Infants del Món (primary education at Llar IdM-Cambotja); Associació Handball School ("Valors, futur i esport"); Jove Voluntariat Lector ("Ens queda la paraula"); and Fundació Privada Tutelar ("Somnis en ruta").

From 15 May to 15 July, the organisations will receive mentoring to sharpen their pitches, focusing on communication, project viability, and forging business alliances. Organisers provide tools such as presentation manuals to help build stronger ties with the corporate sector.

The forum will conclude with a showcase in late September or early October at the same venue as last year. Projects will pitch directly to companies, collaborators, and corporate social responsibility advocates, who can then choose how to contribute through funding, services, or other support.

ANDBANK is partnering once more, reaffirming its commitment to social causes. Event leaders have urged Andorran businesses to get involved, praising the proposals' quality and diversity, as well as the rising dedication of local associations to high-impact initiatives that foster active social responsibility.