Description of organisation

FOCO is an association founded by people coming from different fields that aims at moving the non-formal education field forward through innovative projects and initiatives.

FOCO is a grassroots organisation working locally in the municipality of A Guarda (Spain), a town with 10.000 inhabitants located in the region of Galicia and in the border of Portugal. There, the organisation carries out their main activities, amongst which we ought to highlight:
- Municipal Theatre School: FOCO is leading from September 2022 the local Municipal Theatre School in collaboration with the city council, where they deliver weekly workshops and activities, as well as specific projects.
- Civic values projects and workshops: FOCO develops and implements specific projects on civic values (LGTBI+, gender, inclusion, media literacy…).
- Environmental action: FOCO develops actions and activities in the field of environmental education using different non-formal and artistic methodologies.
- Competence development and skills: FOCO develops activities and learning opportunities in which participants develop their skills and competences.