An emotional meeting marks the beginning of a new shared stage between AMPANS and Icària, with the aim of joining trajectories, values and commitment to people and inclusion
More than 160 people, including users and families, professionals and representatives of both entities, filled the Inout Hostel in Barcelona, one of Icaria’s social economy projects, in an emotional meeting that marked the official start of the integration of Icaria Iniciatives Socials into the AMPANS foundation.
The event served to present first-hand the AMPANS care model and to begin to build links with the people who are part of this historic project in the Poblenou neighbourhood. A space for exchange, trust and shared enthusiasm.
The response from families and professionals was very welcoming. ‘We feel that we share values, ways of doing things and, above all, a deep look at people and their life projects’ said Toni Espinal, general director of the foundation, after his speech.
The integration has been received with hope and enthusiasm by the families, who see that the sum of trajectories and the shared commitment to inclusion, social responsibility and innovation will be new opportunities for their sons and daughters.
With more than 60 years of experience, AMPANS incorporates Icaria from the respect for its project and with the will to preserve its essence, providing structure, support and a solid network to continue advancing.
An integration that not only joins two entities but also reinforces a common mission: the quality of life of people with intellectual disabilities, autism and in situation of vulnerability.