It was created in 1969 to contribute to the improvement of Catalan society through the promotion of knowledge and and support of initiatives that help the knowledge and the funding of cultural and social initiatives aimed at the betterment of communities. Some of the founding concerns were the promotion of democratic values and participation, bringing equity concerns to the public agenda and the preservation of the political identity of Catalonia.
we build quality education together
FOUNDATION
/What and how
The Equitat.org Foundation works to reduce inequalities and improve education in Catalonia.
We generate rigorous knowledge about the main challenges facing education and promote projects and partnerships to expand educational and social opportunities. Because quality education is the most transformative tool for achieving a fair, prosperous and cohesive society.
We work in collaboration with schools, education professionals, experts, public authorities, and social and community organisations, connecting knowledge and action. With 57 years of experience, we act with complete freedom and political and economic independence.
MISSION
Research and action for the right to education
Equitat.org is a non-profit foundation created in 1969 with the aim of combating inequalities and promoting social transformation in Catalonia. We focus on educational inequalities and, in 2026, we are changing our name to explicitly champion equity.
We act freely and with full independence from public authorities, political parties, religious denominations, and economic interests. In keeping with the mandate of our founders, we do not shy away from any issue that may contribute to building a fairer and more democratic society.
Since 2009, at Equitat.org we have championed educational improvement as a lever for social progress. We believe that by building a truly inclusive and equitable education system, one that generates valuable and meaningful learning, we can help create a better society.
We work in four areas marked by major educational inequalities and analyse the state of education in Catalonia in order to create rigorous knowledge, new proposals, and consensus to improve the Catalan education system.
VISION
To do so, we promote reports and research and run programmes in collaboration with all stakeholders committed to education: university academic groups, education professionals, public authorities, activists, family associations, teachers, trade unions, social organisations, and volunteers.
- 57 years of experience and commitment to improving society
- A team committed to social progress
- Political and economic independence
- More than 1,800 teachers, researchers, and collaborators every year
- More than 2,950 volunteers engaged in equity
- A network of more than 40,000 people who follow our work and get involved
Foundation
/Our history
Why was the Fundació Jaume Bofill created?
Meet the founders
Teresa Roca i Formosa and Josep Maria Vilaseca i Marcet are the couple behind the creation in May 1969 of the Foundation. Both, a deeply committed couple, believed in the responsibility of giving back to society what their upbringing and social position had offered them. A biography of Josep Maria Vilaseca was recently published by Jordi Amat, A country in the shade. Life of Josep Maria Vilaseca Marcet (1919-1995), which you can buy here. You can watch here a summary of the event, held in October 2015 “Past inspires present. The civic, political and religious commitment of Josep Maria Vilaseca Marcet, 20 years after his death “, at the Ateneu Barcelonès.
Who was Jaume Bofill?
Jaume Bofill i Bofill, married to Roser Soliguer, was a philosopher and university professor who died in 1965. His rigorous and dialogical disposition and his charismatic personality led the promoters of the Foundation to give him his name. in recognition of his person.
FOUNDATION
/10 key people and volunteers who guide the Foundation’s mission
The Government is made up of people with remarkable careers, who guarantee a broad view of society and the ability to detect its main challenges. Based on a clear vision to move towards a more just and cohesive society, the patrons contribute vision and strategy to the Foundation’s activity.
Since its creation, the following people have been part of the Board:
MANAGEMENT TEAM
/The team at the forefront of the Foundation’s strategy, growth and institutional development
PROJECTS TEAM
/More than 40 committed professionals who grow initiatives for change
GENERAL SERVICES
/A cross-functional and multi-purpose team that ensures the efficiency and quality of the Foundation
EXPERTS
/More than 3,700 experts who have collaborated with the Foundation.
The Foundation develops proposals and projects with hundreds of teachers, academic experts, educational technicians and public administration professionals who actively participate in seminars, events and working groups. We believe that this collaborative work between teachers, school directors, sociologists, pedagogues, etc. is a valuable contribution to generating consensus and shared solutions to educational and social inequalities.
Rights, Security and Good Treatment
/An Institutional Commitment
Equality Plan
From the Bofill Foundation we are fully committed to real and effective gender equality and the rights of LGBTI people. For this reason, we have a protocol for the prevention and action against sexual harassment, harassment due to sex and harassment due to sexual orientation and gender expression or identity.
Reaction Protocol and Whistleblower Channel
Here at the Fundació Jaume Bofill we are fully committed to the highest standards of transparency, honesty, and responsibility. We have set forth a reaction protocol and established an internal whistleblower channel that makes it possible to follow up, detect, correct, and prevent malpractice and behaviours that constitute an infraction.
Guide to protection, safeguarding and good treatment of children and adolescents
The Bofill Foundation’s Safeguarding Policy consists of correctly responding to the needs for care, protection, education, respect, empathy and emotional bonding of children and adolescents participating in the Bofill Foundation’s projects.
RESOURCES
/Some data
The resources of the Fundació Bofill come mainly from the collaborations we establish with other institutions to carry out projects (19%) and from a foundation patrimonial donation (78%) that guarantees the independence of the our activities.
