The Foundation
Educating to transform lives,
serving to build a better future.
Our history and mission
Anunciata Solidarity Foundation was established in 2017 to support the mission of the Dominican Sisters of the Annunciation in Africa, the Americas, and Asia. We promote the holistic development of individuals and communities living in vulnerable situations through educational, social, and healthcare projects. Inspired by the Dominican missionary spirit, we uphold human dignity, promote education as a tool for transformation, and work alongside a solidarity network of volunteers, sponsors, and supporters.
“Our reason for being is service to the communities most in need.”
The Congregation of the Dominican Sisters of the Anunciata traces its origins to the work of Father Francisco Coll, a man whose vocation for service was evident from childhood. At the age of ten, he left his hometown of Gombrèn (Girona) to study at the Seminary of Vic, where he combined his studies with teaching children at the farmhouse of Puigseslloses.
In 1830, he decided to become a Dominican friar and preacher, travelling through some of the most isolated villages in Catalonia. There, he witnessed firsthand the poverty, exclusion, and lack of schools and teachers. He was particularly concerned about the limited access to education for girls and dreamed of filling every village with classrooms.
The dream of seeing classrooms in every village was a constant driving force in Father Francisco Coll’s work. Day after day, he searched for ways to ensure that every child had the opportunity to attend school. He tirelessly sought support and gathered a group of young women willing to commit themselves to his vision. In 1856, he founded the Congregation of the Dominican Sisters of the Annunciation, entrusting them with expanding his educational and formative mission while cultivating the spirit of joy, simplicity, and service that defined his work. The early years were not without challenges. The sisters did what they could with very limited resources and faced criticism from organizations that viewed this “educational revolution” with suspicion. Yet none of this prevented them from moving forward because they shared a unifying purpose: the desire to share knowledge and faith with others.
Little by little, the Dominican Sisters of the Annunciation brought the light of education to every corner they reached, dedicating themselves wholeheartedly to addressing the needs of the most vulnerable.
“One light kindles another light… one fire kindles another fire.”
Saint Francisco Coll
Our areas of work
Our approach is rooted in the principles that have shaped the Dominican missionary spirit throughout the years.
Holistic development
We promote the holistic development of individuals and communities.
Transformative education
We promote education as a powerful tool for transformation and development.
Dignity and human rights
We defend human dignity and fundamental human rights.
Social action
We encourage social action through volunteer service.
Supportive Community
Our impact
To achieve these goals, we carry out development projects that improve access to infrastructure and basic services, provide vocational training opportunities, promote women’s empowerment, support and integrate vulnerable children, and offer educational scholarships. We are supported by a solidarity network that allows us to reach the most vulnerable communities. The work of our volunteers, together with FASOL Friends and our supporters, brings us closer every day to our dream of building a more supportive, equitable, and just society.
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