There's a restaurant in Banyoles where every dish is signed by a woman. Where work isn't just a job, but a springboard for people in vulnerable situations. A restaurant woven from sisterhood and promoted by a women's association in the midst of the pandemic, which over time has become the civic center of the old town of the capital of the Pla de l'Estany region. A space for cultural encounters and social integration, but also for breaking stereotypes. Located in the former Fonda Comas, just a three-minute walk from the Plaza Mayor and the Darder Museum, La Porta del Món was born in the fall of 2020 as a non-profit community project that responded to a need that the Món Banyoles women's association had identified three years earlier. The goal was to create a space where migrant women could gain confidence and autonomy to make the leap into the workforce without the risk of being exploited, based on what they felt most confident in: cooking.

A year ago, none of the nine young people had any idea about circuits or voltages, and today, under the guidance of a teacher, they have been able to assemble photovoltaic panels and electric charging stations for vehicles. By the end of May, and after 930 hours of training and practice, they will be able to work as assistants in the renewable energy sector. And if they pass the exam for the green certificate, they will even be qualified to sign electrical reports. Dayana González, 28 and the mother of a two-year-old, is the only woman on the team. With a safety helmet in hand, she explains that she already dreams of starting her own company and being its leader.