Fundación Anar

Fundación Anar is a Spanish foundation dedicated to assisting children and adolescents at risk, operating a 24-hour free helpline. Recent news highlights the organization's crucial role in preventing youth suicide. They are newsworthy due to the alarming increase in suicide attempts and ideation among minors. In the past year, they attended to 1,405 attempted suicides and thousands more cases involving suicidal thoughts. Experts from Fundación Anar describe a concerning landscape where children experience violence at home and school, loneliness, and disillusionment with online support, leading to feelings of hopelessness. The foundation's work is particularly relevant now due to the escalating mental health crisis among young people and the increasing demand for their services.