Did you know that the HIV-Aids virus has caused the deaths of 10,000 people in Catalonia? The ACASC (Citizen's Anti-AIDS Association of Catalonia) has been tackling this social problem, and for more than two decades has focussed all its efforts on improving the quality of life of those living with this suffering.

  Monterrey becomes the solidarity capital of Mexico for the first week of September when ExpoAyuda hits the airwaves and the press with a general call to the city to help with voluntary work.