Last Tuesday, May 12, Barcelona City Council presented at the Saló de Cent the new City Pact against Loneliness 2026-2030, an initiative aimed at strengthening the prevention and approach to unwanted loneliness through collaboration between public administration, social organizations, companies, and citizens.
The pact continues the Municipal Strategy against Loneliness 2020-2030 and proposes a community-based and cross-cutting approach to a phenomenon that affects people of all ages, but has a particularly significant impact on older people. According to data presented by the City Council, 23.8% of Barcelona’s population reports feeling lonely to some degree.
In this context, and with funding from Barcelona City Council through the BIT Habitat grant programme, Suara Cooperativa participates in three innovative projects aimed at promoting the wellbeing, autonomy, and community connections of older people.
New co-living models to combat social isolation
Suara Cooperativa also collaborates in the Cohabitem project, led by Kuvu, which promotes shared housing and intergenerational co-living models to foster social relationships, create mutual support networks, and prevent situations of unwanted loneliness.
The initiative is committed to developing new forms of coexistence that help build more cohesive and inclusive communities.
Immersive innovation for emotional wellbeing
The third project is CIMBE, led by Suara Cooperativa in collaboration with the Consorci Sanitari de Terrassa (CST) and Broomx. This initiative explores the use of technological tools and immersive experiences to promote emotional wellbeing, cognitive stimulation, and support for older people.
The project places social and digital innovation at the service of care and emotional wellbeing, especially in situations of vulnerability or isolation.
Technology and preventive healthcare for older people
One of the projects is Cuida’t, led by Kamleon in collaboration with Suara Cooperativa. The initiative develops a passive and non-invasive monitoring system integrated into the toilet, capable of analysing urine indicators to detect risks such as dehydration or urinary infections at an early stage.
This technology aims to contribute to prevention, reduce avoidable hospitalisations, and improve the quality of life and autonomy of older people.
Commitment to a more caring city
Through participation in these projects, Suara Cooperativa reaffirms its commitment to social innovation, dignified ageing, and the construction of a more inclusive, community-oriented, and caring city.
We continue to promote initiatives that put people at the centre and contribute to building connections, preventing unwanted loneliness, and improving citizens’ quality of life.
