Committed to Gaudí's Ideals
The Gaudí Movement is a citizen-led initiative that promotes a more humane, sustainable, and conscious future. Inspired by the visionary spirit of Antoni Gaudí, we work to strengthen the social, cultural, and spiritual fabric of our towns and cities.
We reconnect with essence. We regenerate our environment.
We re-imagine the future – together
Our Purpose
Rooted in the ideals of the great architect Antoni Gaudí, the Gaudí Movement is an emerging global initiative that responds to the urgent need for deeper reflection on today’s most vital social, cultural and spiritual challenges. It seeks to explore and reimagine key themes that are still too often left on the margins of public discourse. These include:
- Actively upholding the rights of peoples (national, cultural, and linguistic) and human rights (individual, collective, social and gender), as a foundation for world peace and brotherhood.
- Respect for the environment, to mitigate the consequences of climate change, which remain unpredictable.
- Business relations built on participatory management and a socially conscious approach, where everyone contributes ideas that generate high added value and ensure that workers are better recognised and fairly remunerated.
- In a world where population movements are constant, ensuring the availability of adequate tools and resources to facilitate the integration of new arrivals into host communities.
- The protection of the family as a cornerstone of society, where life is nurtured and fundamental human values are instilled, alongside education.
- Human relationships based on the pursuit of ideals, cooperation, community spirit, and a strong work ethic, as fundamental means of creating value and countering hedonism and self-interest.
- Deepening and sharing the message of the Gospel in a spirit of openness and renewal, from a committed, social perspective that uplifts and brings hope to all humanity.
- Strengthening the community roots of Christian churches and other religious traditions in every country. Universality must be based on the diversity that enriches it.
A living ideology
The ideology of the Gaudí Movement is inspired by the figure of Antoni Gaudí: a man of universal vision, deeply connected to his people, committed to nature, social justice, and peace. With values rooted in his Christian faith and a deep sense of service, Gaudí championed beauty as a path to transcendence and well-crafted work as an expression of love and shared responsibility. His life and work remind us that a different world is possible – more humane, more harmonious, more open.
Our organisational structure
See below for the Movements organisation chart.
The Gaudí Movement is structured around action domains. Activities will be carried out independently within each domain, with the participation of local chapters. The official Statutes of the Movement establish the following structure:
- The Assembly, made up of all its members (individuals and organisations) around the world
- Sponsors, organisations that provide financial support to the Movement
- The Comité d’Honneur, made up of notable public figures who support the Movement
- The Advisory Committee, made up of experienced individuals who offer guidance to the domains and local chapters based on their knowledge and expertise
- Vice presidencies, appointed based on the merits of active members of the movement across its various local chapters and domains
- Each local chapter and domain will have its own director and secretary
Our Commitments
Anyone – of different faiths and of none – who agrees with the following commitments can be part of the Movement:
- Commitment to an open and universal understanding of spirituality
- Commitment to the Gospel message
- Ecumenical commitment to the universal Church and to interfaith dialogue
- Commitment to a vocational spirit at work, entrepreneurship, creativity, value creation, service, cooperation, and shared endeavour
- Commitment to human rights and social ethics, with a special focus on the poor and marginalised
- Commitment to the family and respect for life
- Commitment to the environment
- Commitment to the language, culture and people of each land
- Commitment to the rights of peoples
- Commitment to world peace and brotherhood, including art as an expression of spirituality and harmony in the world
- Commitment to an open and universal understanding of spirituality
- Commitment to the Gospel message
- Ecumenical commitment to the universal Church and to interfaith dialogue
- Commitment to a vocational spirit at work, entrepreneurship, creativity, value creation, service, cooperation, and shared endeavour
- Commitment to human rights and social ethics, with a special focus on the poor and marginalised
- Commitment to the family and respect for life
- Commitment to the environment
- Commitment to the language, culture and people of each land
- Commitment to the rights of peoples
- Commitment to world peace and brotherhood, including art as an expression of spirituality and harmony in the world
Areas of action
The Gaudí Movement operates through a range of ‘action domains’, where the work inspired by its commitments is translated into specific activities. As the Movement evolves, each domain will be free to develop its own initiatives. Below is the initial proposal for Movement activities:
To promote the ideals of Antoni Gaudí, the content and the commitments of the Movement.
To promote membership of the GAUDÍ MOVEMENT among individuals and organisations.
Organisation of events around Catalonia with other non-profit organisations
Courses and conferences offering deeper insight into Gaudí’s ideals and the Commitments of the Movement
Organisation of participatory civic or religious events
followed by an exhibition about the GAUDÍ MOVEMENTIn Catalonia, a campaign to promote Outstanding Catalan Contributions (as published in the book of the same name) and the Movement (Gaudí Commitments) in schools.
Promotion of specific experiences and activities organised by members of the GAUDÍ MOVEMENT
Presentation of the GAUDÍ MOVEMENT at universities
In Catalonia, participation of the GAUDÍ MOVEMENT in the events marking the Millennium of the Monastery of Montserrat and the Centenary of Gaudí’s death, as well as other significant cultural events
To declare the sardana as a dance of world peace and brotherhoodExpansion of the GAUDÍ MOVEMENT worldwide. Creation of local delegations wherever necessary.
International campaign “Artists for world peace and brotherhood”
Creation of global “Gaudí Think Tanks” on themes such as:
Population dynamics and migratory movements
Human values
Rights of peoples
Defence of linguistic rights
Business ethics and culture
Family support
The not-for-profit / civic and community ecosystem
Protection of the environment
World peace and brotherhood
Literature, music, choral singing and dance for peace and brotherhood
Social architecture
Graphic arts
Traditional and folk culture
The challenges of Artificial Intelligence
Creativity and contribution to society
Education and the challenges of new technologies
Health and quality of life
Interfaith dialogue
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Dissemination of the declarations / statements issued by the Think Tanks
Evaluation of the impact of the Think Tanks’ declarations / statements
Concrete analyses to identify and address situations that undermine the values and aims of the Movement, and to propose specific actions
Establishment of the international “Gaudí Ideals Awards” to recognise organisations and individuals who exemplify and promote the Gaudí Commitments in a meaningful way
Promotion of the Sagrada Família as a Beacon of World Peace and Brotherhood, founded on love, justice and respect for individual and collective rights
