Alfonso Comín Foundation

The Alfonso Comín Foundation (Fundació Alfonso Comín) is a private, non-profit foundation established in Barcelona in 1983. It is independent of political and religious groups and was created with the aim of publishing the complete works of Alfons Carles Comín i Ros and continuing his legacy of social, political and religious commitment. The foundation is named after Alfonso Comín, a prominent Catalan intellectual, activist and writer. The foundation's core activities include awarding the annual Alfonso Comín International Prize, organizing seminars, courses, lecture series and debate forums. Through these activities it seeks to provide serious, well-sourced information on issues affecting the contemporary world, offering elements for reflection that help foster critical opinion and a solidarity-minded attitude. It is a member of the Catalan Coordinating Committee of Foundations (Coordinadora Catalana de Fundacions) and the Catalan Federation of Non-Governmental Development Organizations (Federació Catalana d'Organitzacions No Governamentals pel Desenvolupament). In 2009 it was awarded the Creu de Sant Jordi, one of Catalonia's highest civil distinctions. Until 2023, the foundation was presided over by Maria Lluïsa Oliveres i Sanvicens, an anti-fascist activist and Christian, widow of Alfonso Comín himself. The foundation continues to operate from Barcelona, maintaining its independent, non-partisan and non-confessional character.

The Alfonso Comín Foundation was created in Barcelona in 1983, following the death of Alfonso Comín in 1980. It was established as an independent entity, not affiliated with any political party or religious institution, with a dual mission: to publish the complete works of Alfonso Comín and to carry forward his legacy of social, political and religious engagement. From its inception, the foundation has organized seminars, courses, lecture cycles and debate forums aimed at providing rigorous, contrasted information on contemporary problems. It also awards the annual Alfonso Comín International Prize, which recognizes individuals or organizations distinguished by their commitment to social justice, human rights and solidarity. Over the decades, the foundation has become a reference point in Catalan civil society. It is a member of the Coordinadora Catalana de Fundacions and the Federació Catalana d'Organitzacions No Governamentals pel Desenvolupament. In 2009, the Generalitat de Catalunya awarded it the Creu de Sant Jordi in recognition of its contribution to Catalan culture and civic values. Until 2023, the foundation was presided over by Maria Lluïsa Oliveres i Sanvicens, an anti-fascist activist and Christian who was the widow of Alfonso Comín. Her leadership helped maintain the foundation's independent, progressive and Christian-inspired character. The foundation continues to operate from Barcelona, publishing, convening and awarding prizes in line with its founding principles.

• 2023

  Maria Lluïsa Oliveres i Sanvicens ends her presidency.

• 2009

  Awarded the Creu de Sant Jordi by the Generalitat de Catalunya.

• 1983

  Foundation created in Barcelona.

Independent, non-partisan and non-confessional foundation dedicated to critical reflection and social commitment.

1. 1Fundació Alfonso Comín - Viquipèdiaca.wikipedia.org
2. 2Alfonso Comín Foundation - Wikidatawikidata.org