The family is important for young people and a reference point for forming
their own. However, a study among young people aged 16 to 32 living in
Spain reveals that only 16% have children.
31% of the young people are at risk of depression or anxiety, and the
sensation of not being able to access a decent standard of living is a
crucial factor.
The ”la Caixa” Foundation’s Work4Progress programme aims to go beyond
supporting isolated projects, by promoting social innovation platforms for
experimentation and systemic change.
‘Shaping the Future: Social Protection and Support Systems for an Aging
World’ was held, organised by the Social Observatory of the ‘la Caixa’
Foundation and the World Bank with the aim of addressing the challenges of
social care in ageing from a multidimensional strategy..