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Exhibition 31 women: Peggy Guggenheim and female avant-garde art
Come and learn about Peggy Guggenheim’s role as a patron and discover the work of the 31 female artists she brought together in an exhibition in 1943. From September 19 to January 5, 2025.
Impressionism and Post-Impressionism: History and characteristics of these artistic movements
Discover Impressionism and Post-Impressionism, their characteristics, the key painters and their most famous works. Learn about the history of art here.
Santiago de Compostela hosts a new edition of the forums ‘Challenges and opportunities of rural Spain’
Entrepreneurship, youth and inclusion were the main topics addressed in the debate on the rural future of the region.
Research Scholarships: what are they and what is their academic and social importance?
Research scholarships play a fundamental role in social change and academic innovation. Find out more with Fundación MAPFRE.
La Fundación magazine: an experience to remember
On the occasion of la fundación turning one, we invite you to discover a new way of reading, looking and feeling. Open the pages of our world, enjoy the art, and share the reflections of the artists, journalists and writers who, each quarter, address topics of interest selected especially for you.
Forgotten baby syndrome
Unfortunately, during the warmer months, there is an additional problem when it comes to transporting children in the car, especially if they are very young. We are talking about the so-called “forgotten baby syndrome”. We offer advice on how to avoid this tragic situation.
When sanitation is a human right
Worldwide, 2.6 billion people lack access to safe toilets, a key issue for many aspects of the health and prosperity of both people and the planet. To combat this situation, US startup change: WATER Labs has developed the iThrone, a toilet that needs no water, no energy and no plumbing.
Grand Final of the 7th Edition of the Fundación MAPFRE Social Innovation Awards
The seventh edition of our awards has come to an end. At a ceremony in which the talent, creativity and commitment of the twelve finalists shone through, the three winning projects were selected. We invite you to get to know them and relive the excitement of the grand final.
We are celebrating Europe Day
Europe Day is celebrated on May 9, a very special date on which to share the achievements in terms of peace, security, development and welfare of its inhabitants. Committed to these values, at Fundación MAPFRE we celebrate this day and strive to ensure that no one is left behind, ensuring that resources reach those who need them most. In these videos we tell you how.
What is Art and what is it for?
Discover what art is as well as its role in society. Find out about its history, the different artistic disciplines, its benefits and the role of artists today. Explore this world!
It’s Earth Hour
Something as simple as turning off the lights for an hour may be symbolic, but it is an act of enormous value. If we all join together, we can show that our planet, the place where we live, matters to us. On March 23, turn off the lights.
Every opportunity is a door that opens
‘Opening up Opportunities’ is the slogan of the new Fundación MAPFRE outreach campaign, which is being launched to raise awareness of the diversity and importance of the programs carried out by the Foundation and their impact on society.
We present our most socially-minded awards
Once again, this year’s edition of our Social Awards came to an end with the prizes being presented by H.M. Queen Sofia, who recognized individuals, initiatives and organizations that, through their work, improve the world in which we live.
Fundación MAPFRE recognized for its patronage work
Ignacio Baeza, vice-president of Fundación MAPFRE, received the award for Best Patronage at the Ars Magazine Art and Business Awards.
Resolve your doubts about Fundación MAPFRE’s 1st +Rural Call within the framework of the ESF+
If you would like to apply for one of the grants from Fundación MAPFRE’s 1st +Rural Call within the framework of the ESF+, to develop a social initiative in rural or “empty” Spain, we can help you with the process. We invite you to participate in the session to clarify any doubts, which will be held on Thursday 13 July.
Fundación MAPFRE’s 1st Call for +Rural Grants within the framework of the ESF+ is now open
From June 23 to August 18 you can apply for Fundación MAPFRE’s +Rural Grants, co-financed by the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+), the main European instrument for investing in people, with the aim of revitalizing the rural environment and so-called Empty Spain.
Touch, open, look: a magazine for the senses
We are launching a new magazine, la fundación, for an audience interested in culture and the challenges of our society.