United for Hope

Education changes lives. Together, we make it happen.

We are a non-profit association born in the classrooms of Institut Joan Boscà in Barcelona. We fund university studies for young people with few resources, especially girls in vulnerable situations.

I want to help →Meet Cecília

100%Second year of Nursing 100% funded

2016the year it all began

3young people supported through university

2graduates: Business and Engineering

+200people in the 2026 charity raffle

About us

A classroom project that became a chain of solidarity

Associació Solidària Units Yo Langutela (United for Hope) grew out of an educational project run with students at Institut Joan Boscà in Barcelona and coordinated by Josep M. Descarrega, the school's Geography teacher.

We help young people who want to study gain access to higher education and change their future. We especially prioritise girls in vulnerable situations, so they can get an education, reach new opportunities and live with greater independence and dignity.

🏛️ Non-profit association listed in the Generalitat de Catalunya Register of Associations. See the official record ↗

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Education drives change

A university degree doesn't change just one life: it changes a family and a community.

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Close support

A local mentor in Mozambique follows up directly and is a trusted person for the student.

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Young people helping young people

Students in Barcelona organise, fundraise and learn what real solidarity means.

Today's story

Cecília wants to be a nurse

Cecília Francisco Chaúque studies Nursing at Universidade São Tomás de Moçambique (USTM). She lives with her mother and two siblings; the family gets by on occasional farm work on land that isn't theirs.

She finished secondary school in 2021, but her family couldn't afford university. Thanks to everyone who joined last year's campaign, she started her first year in February. Her classes are going very well and she grows more motivated every day.

“Every class I attend, every exam I pass and everything new I learn is also possible thanks to you.”— Cecília, Nursing student

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Her commitment

To study, work hard and make the most of this opportunity. Ours: to stand by her for all four years of her degree, until she graduates.

“Knowing that so many people believe in me gives me a lot of strength to keep going.”

▶ A message from Cecília (September 2026)

Our story

Ten years of proving it works

2016

It starts at Institut Joan Boscà

Year 9 students and their Geography teacher organise the first charity party to fund the studies of Abi Ngegba, a young woman from Sierra Leone.

2019

Passing the baton: Elton, in Mozambique

Thanks to Teresa and Susana, Elton's story reaches the classroom. The students decide to fund his Mining Engineering degree at the Catholic University of Mozambique in Tete.

2019–21

More schools join in

Students at Institut Pedralbes and Institut Escola Tres Fonts in Les Corts keep Elton's studies going.

Milestones

Two graduations

Abi graduates in Business Administration. Elton completes Mining Engineering, helped by the first charity party in La Fatarella. Today he is the project's local mentor.

2025

Cecília's journey begins

First campaign for Cecília: €2,628 raised. In February she starts her first year of Nursing.

2026

Second year, goal reached

€2,601 raised from 76 donations to fund her second year. Thank you!

Our first success story

From losing everything to mining engineer

Elton lost his father, his mother and a brother before he turned 12. His grandmother raised him by farming the land. In 2019 a message from Barcelona changed his life. Today he is an engineer and Cecília's mentor.

Read his story →

News

What's happening

03/10/2026

3rd Charity Party

A concert, a wine-pairing dinner with DO Terra Alta wines, raffles and dancing at La Siscoteca. A night to get active for Cecília.

All about the party →

04/10/2026

Charity raffle results

Raffle 1: number 321 (prize already delivered). Raffle 2: number 21 (reserve 110). Raffle 3: number 86 (reserve 579). Thank you to everyone who took part!

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Community

A chain of solidarity, from Barcelona to the Terra Alta

Charity parties, concerts, dinners and raffles: this is how, every year, we make a new academic year possible.

Where every euro goes

What a year at university costs

One year of Cecília's studies costs around €2,600. We cover it all through contributions from individuals, schools, local shops and companies.

Tuition

Living and basic expenses

€900Annual university tuition at USTM

€1,700Housing, food, transport and course materials

4 yearsThe length of the degree we're committed to

2026 campaign · Year 2

€2,601 raisedGoal: €2,600 · 100%

Team

The people behind the project

Josep M. Descarrega

Coordinator

Geography teacher at Institut Joan Boscà. In charge of fundraising and communication.

Elton

Local mentor in Mozambique

Former beneficiary and mining engineer. Cecília's role model and trusted contact.

Former students and friends

Volunteers

Sonia, Laura, Albert and Roger, former students and collaborators, organise events, raffles and campaign management.

Transparency

Trust you can check

We know that giving is an act of trust. That's why we commit to:

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Publishing what we raise

Every campaign with the amount raised and the number of donations.

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Showing where funds go

Tuition and basic expenses, broken down for each year.

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Sharing progress

Updates on the student's studies, year after year.

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Funds held by Kukumiku

Donations go into an account held by the Kukumiku Foundation, which verifies they reach their purpose.

Get involved

There are many ways to help

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Make a donation

Donations are made through Kukumiku, a charity crowdfunding platform that holds the funds and ensures they reach their purpose.

Donate on Kukumiku ↗

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Companies and organisations

A small project with real, tangible impact. Ideal for your company's social responsibility.

Let's talk →

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Schools

Bring the project to your classroom: charity events, raffles and values-based learning.

Suggest it →

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Donate prizes or spread the word

Local shops and wineries donate raffle prizes. Sharing helps too!

Get involved →

ℹ️ The Year 2 campaign has closed successfully. We'll open a new campaign for Year 3: write to us and we'll let you know. projectlangutela@gmail.com

Thank you to everyone who makes it possible

Shops, wineries and guesthouses from the Terra Alta region who donated raffle prizes or supported the charity dinner:

Agrícola Corbera d'EbreCeller BateaComa d'en BonetCeller CluaSant Josep WinesLa Fatarella ActivaVilanova i Pellisa (Tolmay)DO Terra AltaHotel Piqué (Gandesa)La Siscoteca (La Fatarella)Lo Molí de BotCeller Menescal (Bot)Hotel Miralles (Horta de Sant Joan)Juan Manuel (Guijuelo)Oli Toni Morelló (Bot)

Contact

Want to be part of this story?

Write to us to collaborate, suggest an activity or simply find out more.

projectlangutela@gmail.com

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