Històries
We make stories like these possible
Through innovation, self-improvement and rediscovery, we can show how anything is possible with support and willpower.
Barcelona Activa celebrates the city's and citizens' potential with stories that inspire us. Whether it's turning a dream into an innovative project, breaking down barriers to explore new paths and courageously overcoming limitations, or redefining success to give meaning to life.
They are our protagonists on a daily basis.
Barcelona Activa in 2024
Learn about their stories
Joan Garcia
2 min 48 sec
After seven years of unemployment and depression, Joan discovered that he is a highly sensitive person (HSP) and, with the support of Barcelona Activa, found his calling in helping others. He now works at Tibidabo, overcoming fears and enriching himself personally every day.
Anna Santasusana
1 min 59 sec
Anna left optometry behind to reinvent her future and explore website programming, thanks to the support of a friend and training at the IT Academy. Her passion led her to create her own websites and win the “NASA Space Apps Challenge” hackathon, proving that you can shake up the status quo and break new ground with determination.
Tomás Lóbez
2 min 46 sec
Tomás turned a family loss into an educational revolution with Nixi for Children, using virtual reality to help kids get a grip on the world of hospitals. After working tirelessly, he found the perfect place to make his project happen at the Glòries Incubator, showing how dreams can change lives.
Sandra Bernat
2 min 32 sec
Sandra challenged traditional views of professional success after reaching a senior position in a multinational company. She didn't feel like herself. Therefore, she decided to embark on a journey of self-discovery through Barcelona Activa, and now she helps entrepreneurs get their projects off the ground.
At Barcelona Activa we make stories like these possible.