The association

Since its founding in 2006, EnFemme has been a vital refuge for people who feel the need to express themselves in the feminine, offering a safe space to find understanding, support and a sense of community. Every year, more than 100 people walk through its doors, looking not only for a place to meet, but also for a source of personal and collective growth.

In its early years, EnFemme was born around the concept of a "big shared wardrobe", respecting the privacy of those who needed a discreet and confidential space. Over time, however, it has evolved into an organisation committed to the visibility and normalisation of the trans* community, becoming a point of reference in society. Through its constant work, EnFemme has managed to press public institutions to recognise the community's rights and to promote legal and social improvements that foster inclusion and respect.

EnFemme is proud to be a non-profit organisation, a pioneer not only in Spain but internationally, being one of the few associations of its kind in the Western world. Its mission has been clear from the start: to offer a space of comprehensive support for trans* people, including crossdressers, transvestites and transgender people, where they can explore and live their femininity freely and safely.

Today, EnFemme remains a reference for those who want to empower themselves, connect with other people in the community and learn about feminisation. Through workshops, activities and ongoing support, a dynamic and enriching environment is created where every member can grow, share experiences and strengthen their identity.

If you are looking for a space of support, friendship and personal growth, EnFemme is the ideal place. We are here to walk alongside you in your journey, so you can live your femininity authentically and fully. Don't hesitate to get in touch with us; we will welcome you with open arms.

Our mission

• To provide a safe place to store clothes and get dressed.
  
• To offer psychological support through our therapy groups for trans* people and their families.
  
• To enjoy a social life through our weekly gatherings and the various activities and outings we organise regularly.
  
• To offer resources to develop the skills we didn't learn in childhood, such as posture and language coaching or the voice feminisation and make-up workshops.

History of En Femme

EnFemme: The Story of a Refuge for the Crossdresser and Trans Community*

EnFemme was born on 4 May 2006 thanks to the initiative of Victòria Mallafré, who single-handedly opened a meeting space for crossdresser people. The news quickly spread through social networks, and within a few months a growing group of girls had formed who shared the desire to express themselves in the feminine.

From the beginning, EnFemme adopted an open-doors philosophy, allowing all crossdresser people to access the space. This made it possible to build an active social life, with weekly gatherings, themed parties and outings into the street, which soon became recurring activities. In 2007, on the initiative of Judit Juanhuix, the street outings began, initially at night, with the more experienced guiding the shyer ones. Over time, the outings grew in confidence and came to include places like the metro, cinemas and other public meeting points.

EnFemme also sought to connect with other trans* groups, taking part in events and learning about the diversity of gender identities. In 2009 the association grew, with a number of lockers and wardrobes that reflected the expansion of its membership. They also joined the international Stop Transpatologization campaign, which fought to depathologise transsexuality.

In 2010, EnFemme added new initiatives, such as a therapy group with psychologist Sore Vega, so that members could share their fears, expectations and relationships. A young make-up artist, Dafni Cocó, also joined, introducing participants to the art of make-up and feminisation.

In 2012, anthropologist Alba Barbé collaborated with EnFemme for her doctoral thesis, which resulted in a portrait of the crossdresser scene in Barcelona. From then on, the association became a reference for students, journalists and professionals seeking to understand gender identity and the trans* community.

In 2014, EnFemme started its monthly dinners, which quickly became a much-anticipated event, while in 2015 the beach dinners began during the summer. The association also submitted amendments to the LGTBI rights law in the Parliament of Catalonia and took part in parliamentary committees defending gender identity and expression as human rights.

On 16 June 2017, EnFemme starred in the documentary EnFemme/ El Documental, directed by Alba Barbé, which was broadcast on TV3, reaching an audience of 300,000 people.

Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, EnFemme remains a reference for Barcelona's crossdresser and transvestite community, celebrating more than 15 years of existence, with its eyes on the future and a commitment to remaining a safe and empowering space for everyone seeking to express themselves authentically.