The NGO Infancia Solidaria Andalucía, based in Lucena, has received recognition in Málaga for its work in international cooperation. The nomination came from the Lucena City Council, through the Social Services Delegation, during an event organized by the Andalusian Federation of Municipalities and Provinces (FAMP) to mark Cooperant Day. The event took place at the Russian Museum with the collaboration of the Málaga City Council.
The mayor of Lucena, Aurelio Fernández, and councilwoman Araceli Rodríguez accompanied the organization. The award was accepted by Araceli Delgado, coordinator of Infancia Solidaria Andalucía. Through this distinction, the Lucena council aimed to highlight the trajectory of the organization, dedicated to facilitating access to medical treatments for children from developing countries.
Its main project, ‘Sana-Sana’, enables children needing urgent surgical interventions, primarily for cardiac conditions, to come to Spain for treatment in Andalusian hospitals. The process includes preparing medical reports, passports, and other necessary documentation in collaboration with embassies, as well as hosting the children and their families in foster homes during the pre- and post-intervention period, and providing support during hospitalization and the operation itself.
“"Congratulations to Infancia Solidaria for this recognition and, above all, for so many years of work and help. It is a source of pride for Lucena to have an entity doing such important work, and we encourage them to continue helping many more children."
“"We are very grateful for this recognition and proud to receive it. We have already helped 750 children and want to help many more, but for that, we need continued financial support and everyone's collaboration."
The FAMP event focused on the importance of decentralized cooperation and the role of local governments and social entities in this field.
