At Fundación Vivofácil, we work toward a fairer, more inclusive society.
We promote initiatives that advance work–life balance, equality, workplace inclusion for vulnerable groups, diversity, and self-employment as drivers of social change and economic development.
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OBJECTIVE
The main objective of Fundación Vivofácil (formerly Alares) is its commitment to improving people’s quality of life and promoting business and institutional competitiveness. Accordingly, Fundación Vivofácil’s (formerly Alares’) work focuses on launching projects and studies, disseminating best practices, raising awareness, offering training courses, and, most importantly, awarding prizes, recognitions, and scholarships related to the objectives mentioned above. Through all of this, we aim to ensure that these actions have a long-term strategic impact and contribute to the lasting changes we need to build a better society for everyone in our country.
BEGINNINGS
Fundación Alares, now Fundación Vivofácil, was established on December 13, 2005, as a nonprofit organization. Its daily work consists of developing social improvement projects in our country that require action because of their exceptional current and future impact on our collective life. It also seeks to bring together, as partners and through forums, debates, courses, seminars, and conferences, all those members of civil society, companies, and organizations that wish to work for people’s well-being and the development of a balanced society in our country.
Areas of action
Today, Fundación Vivofácil (formerly Alares) focuses its activities on five major strategic areas, all of them arising from the current circumstances we are experiencing, on which the sustainable social and economic development of our country largely depends.
DEPENDENCY
Preventing dependency and providing universal, high-quality care for dependent people and their caregivers.
WORK–LIFE BALANCE
We promote policies that help people reconcile their personal, family, and professional lives, supporting families, fostering equality, and strengthening businesses.
DISABILITY
We promote the workplace inclusion of people with disabilities and those at risk of exclusion by providing training, advice, and support.
DIVERSITY
We promote diversity and non-discrimination in organizations as a source of well-being, social prosperity, innovation, and competitiveness.
PRESIDENT’S LETTER
Dear friends:
As President of the Vivofácil Foundation (formerly Alares), I would like to introduce you to the project that has undoubtedly given me the greatest personal satisfaction throughout my professional career and to which I devote no less than 50% of my time. It is the Vivofácil Foundation (formerly Alares), a nonprofit organization whose objective is rooted in the philosophy of Vivofácil, based on a 100% solidarity-driven vision that seeks to respond to the new needs of today’s society. The Vivofácil Foundation (formerly Alares) is one of the most important pillars of the Group I have the privilege of leading and, thanks to its tremendous potential and the people who work there, is capable of generating significant social projects in the areas where Spanish society currently most needs everyone’s effort and collaboration. Ultimately, it is about promoting a better quality of life and social well-being, while fostering a competitive business network capable of creating the sustainable employment and well-being we need.
Research, training, outreach and awareness-raising are some of the tools through which Vivofácil Foundation (formerly Alares) carries out its activities.
Main areas of work:
- Preventing Dependency: We work to ensure that everyone has access to services that preserve their independence and quality of life.
- Work-Family Reconciliation: We promote the Vivofácil National Awards and develop the Personal Services sector.
- Integration of People with Disabilities: We created the www.discaempleo.com portal and Vivofácil Special Employment Center.
- Diversity Management: Through the Diversity Foundation and the Diversity Charter.
- Fighting Unemployment: Through the “Self-Employment and Business Creation” project.
Our reason for being is People, of all ages and circumstances, and Companies as generators of well-being and social prosperity. In this regard, the Foundation has established itself as a benchmark in the field of Work-Family Reconciliation and currently promotes the Vivofácil National Awards (formerly Alares), dedicated to Work-Life, Family and Personal Life Reconciliation and Social Responsibility—the most prestigious awards in our country in this field.
In the field of Diversity Management, Vivofácil Foundation (formerly Alares) has created the Diversity Foundation, which, in collaboration with the European Commission, is responsible in Spain for promoting the “Diversity Charter,” or European Charter of Principles for Non-Discrimination and Equality in Organizations, among companies.
We are currently proud to have a Board of Trustees made up of individuals connected with and committed to these issues, united by their civic commitment to contributing to the solution of new social needs through a plural perspective and specialized analysis.
The main sources of income for the Vivofácil Foundation (formerly Alares) are based on private contributions, primarily from Grupo Vivofácil (formerly Alares), sponsorships and regular donations from various companies, and regular or one-off contributions or donations from private individuals committed to the aims and objectives for which we work, enabling the projects carried out to be sustainable over the long term.
As an individual, and because of the responsibility I bear as President, I will fight with all my strength to achieve these objectives, seeking to bring as many companies, institutions, and private individuals as possible into this wonderful project.
For this reason, I hope that at the Vivofácil Foundation (formerly Alares) you will find the principles and motivation you need to join this project, through which we can help make our country the best place to live.
Mr. Cipri QuintasPresident of the Vivofácil Foundation
Board of Trustees
President of the Board of Trustees: Mr. Cipri Quintas
Founder and Honorary President: Mr. Javier Benavente Barrón
Secretary of the Board of Trustees and Trustee: Ms. Mar Roldán
Trustee: Ms. Mar Aguilera
Trustee: Ms. Pilar González de Frutos
Trustee: Mr. Justo Barrón Miñambres
Trustee: Ms. Anna María Hurtado Lopo
Trustee: Mr. Ignacio Dean
Trustee: Mr. Eduardo Vizcaino y de Sas
Trustee: Mr. Miguel Aguilera Matas
The highest governing body of the Vivofácil Foundation (formerly Alares) is its Board of Trustees, whose responsibilities are defined in the bylaws and correspond to the institution’s strategic leadership. Accordingly, and in compliance with the law, the Board approves the Foundation’s strategy and annual action plans, including the specific projects and activities that make up each annual plan. It is also responsible for approving the annual budgets and monitoring and overseeing the Foundation’s management for each financial year and its overall development. At the proposal of its President, the Board appoints an Executive Committee from among its members, which serves as its permanent representative and is responsible for the Foundation’s day-to-day management. In addition, the Board may establish as many Advisory and Special Committees as it considers appropriate for the effective implementation of the Foundation’s mission.
Foundation Trustees
