The Fundacion Pedro Barrie de la Maza is a private foundation devoted to promoting the development ofGalicia from a global perspective. With headquarters in Spain, all its projects and programs have Galician roots and international outreach. The Fundación is active in the areas of education, research, culture and social work.

Pedro Barrié de la Maza, Count of Fenosa, created the Fundación in 1966, declaring it his universal heir. Banker, businessman and promoter of outstanding initiatives, he dedicated his life (1888-1971) to work for the economic, social and cultural progress of Galicia, his native land. This motive inspired the mission of the Fundación.

Many Spanish and foreign institutions have signed collaboration agreements with the Fundación Pedro Barrié de la Maza, among them:

• The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation of Lisbon
• The British Council
• The Menéndez Pelayo International University
• The three Galician Universities of Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña and Vigo
• The University of Navarra

The Fundación Pedro Barrié de la Maza which has been presided over since 1971 by the founder's widow, Carmela Arias y Díaz de Rábago, Countess of Fenosa, is a member of the Council of Trustees and Board of Directors of the Spanish Association of Foundations.

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