Asociación Española Contra la Despoblación

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The Asociación Española Contra la Despoblación (AECD) is a national entity in Spain dedicated to addressing the challenges of depopulation in rural areas. Founded to combat the issues of abandonment and aging affecting over half of Spain's territory, the AECD serves as a collaborative hub for various social agents. Its headquarters is located in Salamanca, with collaborators spread throughout the country. The AECD focuses on several key objectives, including working with public administrations to halt depopulation, promoting job creation and self-employment, and developing sustainable growth proposals. The organization also supports small municipalities in their efforts to prevent depopulation and offers training programs aimed at entrepreneurship and community development. Notable initiatives include the ALDEA de la COMARCA DEL SABER VIVIR project, the I Albada Rural conference, and the ReXistencia virtual exhibition. Additionally, the AECD provides scholarships for training programs and operates a marketplace called EscaparARTE, featuring works by rural artists.