The Formentera Office of Social Welfare is pleased to report that from 5.00pm this Thursday 25 November, islanders can catch 'With positive education, everybody wins!', the latest instalment in the 'Talks for families and teachers' lecture series. Led by psychologist and family intervention expert Cristina Torres Costa, the talk will take place in the plenary hall (sala de plens) of the Consell de Formentera. Childcare will be offered. Underage attendees must wear a mask and current public health measures will be enforced. Interested parties should reserve their spot in advance by emailing educaciosocial@conselldeformentera.cat or phoning 971 321 271.

22 November 2021
Communications Office
Consell de Formentera

The Platform for Volunteering in the Balearic Islands (Plataforma del Voluntariat a les Illes Balears), in collaboration with the Formentera Office of Social Welfare (Conselleria de Benestar Social), will host two face-to-face gatherings on the island on 26 and 27 November. The first, geared toward local volunteer groups, is an informative session where attendees will learn about the regulatory requirements under the law and available resources and benefit from a space for joint assessment. The info session will take place 26 November from 4.00pm to 6.00pm in the Consell de Formentera conference room (sala d'actes).

The second gathering is designed as a basic training session for individuals who have recently started volunteering as part of a programme or are interested in learning about the world of volunteering. That event will be held 27 November from 10.00am to 2.00pm in the same place.

Councillor of Social Welfare Rafael Ramírez encouraged volunteer groups and interested islanders to get to know the world of volunteering and to participate in it. "Volunteering is an active driver of social transformation and we must promote public policies to foment it and spread the word", he said.
To take part or ask a question, contact the Office of Social Welfare at by email at immigracio@conselldeformentera.cat or by phoning 971 32 12 71.

17 November 2021
Communications Office
Consell de Formentera

About twenty representatives of local associations, groups, primary and secondary schools and law enforcement as well as specialists from departments of local government took part in a meeting of the island's Social and Educational Network convened by the Formentera Office of Social Welfare (Conselleria de Benestar Social). Councillor of Social Welfare Rafael Ramírez and Councillor of Education and Culture Susana Labrador were also on hand at the meeting, which focused on assorted projects and initiatives afoot on the island, including efforts by the ANAR Foundation to help children and adolescents, the 'Don't drown in alcohol' campaign to tackle underage drinks sales and drinking, preparation of Formentera's newest drugs strategy, the Talks for Families and Teachers lecture series, a capacity building course for parents, the Comprehensive LGTBI Support Service and LGTBI Plan. Attendees also heard a review on upcoming activities planned for Children's Month.

10 November 2021
Communications Office
Consell de Formentera

The Formentera Office of Social Welfare (Conselleria de Benestar Social)-hosted series 'Talks for families and teachers' returns on 11 November at 5.00pm with 'Conscious Eating: The art of being present while at the table', presented by dietitian and nutritionist Lydia Micó.

The talk will take place in the Sala de Plens of the Consell de Formentera and childcare will be available. All attendees must wear a mask and public health measures in place at the time of the activity will be enforced. Interested islanders must reserve a spot by emailing educaciosocial@conselldeformentera.cat or phoning 971 321 271.

5 November 2021
Communications Office
Consell de Formentera