It presents the Gipuzkoa Loneliness Strategy, explaining its objectives and who it is aimed at, and detailing the participative methodology used to draw it up.

It explores the different forms of loneliness, their causes and effects, and provides a theoretical basis for understanding how these situations can be tackled and transformed.

It describes how other countries have tackled loneliness through public policies, highlighting the strategies implemented in each country. In addition, it analyses the interventions that are most effective in addressing loneliness, according to the scientific literature.

This chapter presents data on loneliness in Gipuzkoa, mainly from the ‘Bakardadeak’ research project. It also details the actions identified in Gipuzkoa through a participatory process, including their number and types.

It defines the purpose and vision of the Strategy, its basic characteristics and principles and the strategic axes that will guide its implementation.

It provides some key recommendations to guide the actions of various entities around loneliness.

It describes how the Strategy will be steered and governed, including the creation of the Hariak network to support its implementation and monitoring.

It provides key ideas and criteria for communication about the Strategy, in order to reach all citizens in a clear and understandable way.

It includes ten principles for entities and individuals who wish to join the Hariak network and support the Strategy.