Creación Positiva

What Creación Positiva does

Creación Positiva is a feminist non-profit association (ASOCIACIÓN CREACIÓN POSITIVA, CIF G62659230) founded in 2001 in Barcelona and recognized by the Spanish government as an entidad de utilidad pública of statewide scope. The organization operates from a feminist, rights-based perspective at the intersection of sexual rights, gender-based violence, and VIH (HIV), delivering direct care, sensitization, prevention, and political incidence. Its core service portfolio comprises individualized counselling and emotional support, group support circles, sexual health and rights workshops, specialized penitentiary services for incarcerated women at Wad-Ras and Brians I, and training programs for professionals in gender-based violence intervention. Target beneficiaries include women living with HIV, women deprived of liberty, LGBTQ+ individuals, elderly women, and frontline professionals. The organization employs a small team (~7) and has historically secured multi-year public procurement contracts with Catalan government departments.

The organization's "products" are predominantly social programs and awareness content rather than technology. Notable outputs include the La Cadira Vermella newsletter (monthly since 2013) and podcast series; recurring audiovisual campaigns such as Desnaturalitzem les Violències Sexuals, Parlant de Violències Sexuals en Quatre Actes, Rellegint les Violències Sexuals, and Visibilitzant les violències sexuals: Dones grans i violències masclistes; the long-running Jornadas de Violencias y VIH symposium (15 editions since 2003); and a digital resource bank of 50+ publications, guides, and reports distributed under Creative Commons licensing. Distribution leverages a coalition network including Comitè 1r de Desembre, CooperAcció, Fundació Àmbit Prevenció, Col·lectiu Punt 6, ICW, and various Casals Cívics i Comunitaris, plus co-location with SIDA STUDI in Barcelona's Raval neighborhood.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through public subsidies and grants from Catalan government bodies (Departament de Justícia i Qualitat Democràtica, Departament d'Igualtat i Feminismes, Departament de Treball Afers Socials i Famílies, Ajuntament de Barcelona) and from member donations and consultancy/training fees for other organizations. All direct beneficiary services are provided free of charge; the consultancy and training arm is explicitly positioned as both revenue diversification and an independence lever. On June 20, 2026 the organization announced cessation of its 16-year prison health services due to the Departament de Justícia's failure to process procurement on time, materially reshaping the operating footprint going forward.

Name

Creación Positiva

Legal name

ASOCIACIÓN CREACIÓN POSITIVA

Website

https://creacionpositiva.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Creación Positiva is a Barcelona-based feminist non-profit founded in 2001 providing counselling, prison services, and awareness campaigns at the intersection of sexual rights, gender-based violence, and HIV for women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and the elderly.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social and Community Services

NAICS

Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Human Rights Organizations (813311), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations) (81399)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAFAD

Gender Equality & Women’s Rights Advocacy

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Civil Rights, Advocacy & Public Policy Organizations

SECONDARYBPAGAFAE

LGBTQ+ Rights & Advocacy Organizations

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Civil Rights, Advocacy & Public Policy Organizations

SECONDARYBPAGAFAB

Human Rights & Anti-Discrimination Organizations

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Civil Rights, Advocacy & Public Policy Organizations

SECONDARYEDAAAHAM

Sexual Health & Relationship Wellness Education

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Health, Wellness & Lifestyle Education (Nutrition, Fitness, Mindfulness)

Keywords

• Sexual health services
• Gender-based violence support
• HIV community care
• Feminist advocacy programs
• Prison outreach services

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Subventions: The organization primarily operates through public subsidies and grants from government bodies including the Departament de Justícia i Qualitat Democràtica de Catalunya, Departament d'Igualtat i Feminismes, Departament de Treball, Afers Socials i Famílies, Ajuntament de Barcelona, and others.
2. Donations: The organization accepts monthly donations from collaborating members and receives individual donations. Bank account provided for contributions (ES61 2100 3246 5222 0006 7395).
3. Professional Services: Training and consultancy services in rights and gender-based violence for other organizations generate revenue, providing diversification and independence.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Creación Positiva is a feminist nonprofit association that delivers direct care and counselling services for women, people living with HIV, and LGBTQ+ individuals, alongside prison-based sexual and reproductive health programs. It produces audiovisual awareness campaigns, training for professionals, and policy advocacy to advance sexual rights and combat gender-based violence across Catalonia.

Product overview

Creación Positiva is a feminist NGO, not a technology company. Its offerings consist of social programs, awareness campaigns, and educational content. The core services include HIV and LGTBIQ+ counselling and support programs, direct care services for women (including those in prison), and sexual violence support. The organization produces audiovisual awareness campaigns including the podcast series 'La Cadira Vermella' (also a newsletter), and campaign series such as 'Desnaturalitzem les Violències Sexuals', 'Parlant de Violències Sexuals en Quatre Actes', and 'Rellegint les Violències Sexuals'. All materials are shared under Creative Commons license through their resource bank.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• La Cadira Vermella: Newsletter and podcast of Creación Positiva covering activities, reflections and community work related to sexual rights, violence against women, and HIV. Originally a newsletter, it evolved into an audio podcast format.
• VIH y Calidad de Vida

Products and services

• Counselling and Emotional Support Services Individualized emotional support and counselling space for women, men, and families affected by HIV, offering rights-based information and feminist support.
• Women in Prison Support Service Specialized information and emotional support on sexual and reproductive health and HIV prevention for women deprived of liberty at Centro Penitenciario de Mujeres de Barcelona and CP Brians I.
• Sexual Violence Support Program Emotional support services for survivors of sexual violence, with particular focus on LGTBIQ+ community members.
• HIV Information and Support Program Information, orientation, and social care program for people living with HIV, including group support, workshops, and community accompaniment services.
• LGTBIQ+ Information and Support Program Information and emotional support program for LGTBIQ+ individuals, addressing discrimination and community visibility.
• Desnaturalitzem les Violències Sexuals Campaign Audiovisual campaign of 4 capsules featuring reflections on recognizing and denaturalizing sexual violence from a feminist and intergenerational perspective.
• Parlant de Violències Sexuals en Quatre Actes Campaign Audiovisual campaign of 4 capsules scripted and performed by monologue artists, presenting everyday situations that reflect on identifying sexual violence and collective denaturalization strategies.
• Rellegint les Violències Sexuals Campaign Audiovisual campaign of 4 chapters with expert analysis (Alicia Pano, Gemma Altell, Encarna Bodelón, Lorena Garrido, Montse Pineda) on gender-based and sexual violence.
• Visibilitzant les violències sexuals: Dones grans i violències masclistes Campaign Illustrated manifesto and animated story addressing sexual violence against older women, with artistic contributions by Marcela Trujillo (MALIKI).
• La Cadira Vermella Podcast Podcast series aimed at raising awareness about the naturalization of sexual violence and different forms of gender-based violence, featuring debates, interviews, and discussions on sexual rights.
• La Cadira Vermella Newsletter Monthly institutional newsletter containing activities, reflections, strategies, and community work, distributed via Mailchimp with bimonthly editions.
• Resource Bank Digital library of educational materials, guides, and research on sexual health, gender-based violence, HIV, and sexual rights, distributed under Creative Commons license.
• Professional Training and Consultancy Services Training and consultancy services in sexual rights and gender-based violence for other organizations, supporting protocol development and specialized service implementation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15 editions of 'Jornadas de Violencias y VIH' conducted since 2003
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core, minor and foundational.

• Departament d'Igualtat i FeminismesmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Government department providing funding for feminist initiatives, sexual violence campaigns, and Agenda 2030 Feminist project. Also responsible for Model d'Abordatge de les Violències Sexuals with 89 actions and 40 million euros budget.
• Departament de Drets Socials i InclusiómajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Government department collaborating on coordination with civic centers within the framework of sensitization, prevention, and detection programs for gender-based violence in Catalonia.
• CooperAcciócoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Joint work on 'Agenda 2030 Feminista' and organization of virtual conversations like 'Visibilidad y resistencia de lesbianas y bisexuales en El Salvador y Catalunya' with participation of organizations from both regions.
• Las Dignas (El Salvador)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Participated in virtual conversation on visibility and resistance of lesbians and bisexuals in El Salvador and Catalunya.
• Las Hijas de Safo (El Salvador)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Participated in virtual conversation on visibility and resistance of lesbians and bisexuals in El Salvador and Catalunya.
• GAG - Grup d'Amics Gais, Lesbianes, Transsexuals i BisexualsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Participated in virtual conversation on visibility and resistance of lesbians and bisexuals in El Salvador and Catalunya.
• La Raposa CooperativeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Collaborated on World AIDS Day roundtable (December 1, 2023) and 'VIH, salud y estigma: contra-relatos a través del arte' special on Zero Discrimination Day.
• Departament de Justícia i Qualitat DemocràticamajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Government department that decided to bid the prison service recognizing it should become part of stable services portfolio. Creación Positiva won two procurement bids.
• Fundació Àmbit PrevenciócoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Collaborated on 'Barcelona amb mirades de dones: Una ciutat feminista?' survey results report during COVID-19 pandemic focusing on rights impacts.
• Col·lectiu Punt 6coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Joint collaboration on 'Barcelona amb mirades de dones: Una ciutat feminista?' survey during COVID-19 pandemic.
• Associació de Drets Sexuals i ReproductiuscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Developed 'Agenda 2030 Feminista' project, evolution of 'Derechos Sexuales y Reproductivos' project that was jointly executed with CooperAcció starting October 2014.
• Ajuntament de BarcelonamajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Government partner funding projects including 'Orientándonos en Derechos', 'Desnaturalitzem les Violències Sexuals' campaign, and various other initiatives.
• SIDA STUDIminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Co-location partner when Creación Positiva moved to Raval neighborhood in 2016 during La Mercè festival.
• Comitè 1r de DesembrecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Platform of NGOs and community entities in the VIH/Sida field in Catalonia. Creación Positiva participated in achieving unanimous approval of National Agreement against VIH and stigma. The organization also participated in Zero Discrimination Day events.
• Àmbit PrevenciócoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006Joint implementation of 'Orientándonos en Derechos' project (2006-2012) with four editions as a space for reflection on people's rights and sensitization about difficulties and opportunities in rights defense. This project led to the publication 'Orientándonos en Derechos'.
• ICW (International Community of Women living with VIH/Sida)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2002Organized 'Mujeres Adelante' conference parallel to the XIV International AIDS Conference, which marked the political incidence path of Creación Positiva with participation of internationally relevant women.
• RED2002coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2002Participated in organizing actions for the World AIDS Conference (Barcelona 2002), leading to the creation of 'Comando Peineta' to visibilize lack of VIH prevention programs within the conference.
• CAPSfoundationalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2001In December 2001, CAPS provided space to Creación Positiva on Fridays for continued work on individual and group care for women addressing living with VIH. This was the first support that enabled the organization to begin operations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fundació Àmbit Prevenció: Catalan foundation working on harm reduction, HIV prevention, and sexual health among vulnerable populations. Direct peer — long-standing partner of Creación Positiva on rights and HIV sensitization projects such as 'Orientándonos en Derechos'.
• Associació de Drets Sexuals i Reproductius: Catalan association dedicated to sexual and reproductive rights. Direct peer — jointly executed the 'Derechos Sexuales y Reproductivos' project (2014) and co-developed 'Agenda 2030 Feminista' with Creación Positiva.
• Comitè 1r de Desembre: Platform of NGOs and community entities in the VIH/Sida field in Catalonia. Direct peer — Creación Positiva actively participates and contributed to the 2014 National Agreement against VIH in Catalonia's Parliament.
• SIDA STUDI: Barcelona-based association focused on HIV/AIDS prevention, sexual health education, and LGBTQ+ sensitization. Direct peer — they co-located with Creación Positiva when the organization moved to Raval in 2016 and serve overlapping beneficiary populations.
• Fundació Surt: Catalan feminist foundation working on gender equality, women's rights, and labor inclusion. Direct peer — collaborates with Creación Positiva as part of the same coalition network addressing gender-based violence in Catalonia.
• gTt-VIH (Grupo de Trabajo sobre Tratamientos del VIH): Spanish NGO providing information, advocacy, and support on HIV treatment and rights. Direct peer — operates in overlapping HIV and rights advocacy space with comparable beneficiary communities.
• CooperAcció: Catalan feminist NGO focused on sexual and reproductive rights, gender justice, and intersectional feminism. Direct peer — long-standing co-implementation partner on the 'Agenda 2030 Feminista' and earlier sexual rights projects.

Emerging players

• Associació Planeta Lila: Emerging player — Catalonia-based association focused on sexual violence prevention and survivor support, with overlapping feminist and rights-based approach to the populations Creación Positiva serves.

Broad incumbents

• CESIDA (Coordinadora Estatal de VIH/Sida): State-level coalition of Spanish HIV/AIDS NGOs. Broad incumbent — operates at national scale as an umbrella of which Creación Positiva-aligned entities (via Comitè 1r de Desembre) participate, sharing advocacy goals on HIV stigma and policy.
• FPFE (Federación de Planificación Familiar Estatal): Spanish federation of family planning associations providing sexual and reproductive health services nationwide. Broad incumbent — operates at larger scale across the same sexual rights/health advocacy space as Creación Positiva.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

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