More than thirty associations meet at the Marbella Social Fair

José Carlos García

Marbella

More than thirty associations gathered at the Marbella Social Fair, which this year has focused on volunteering as a driver of change, as this edition is framed within the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development. The mayor, Ángeles Muñoz, highlighted during her visit to this initiative, held on Avenida del Mar, "the strength of the city's associative fabric, of which we can be very proud." The mayor, who was accompanied by the Social Rights delegate, Isabel Cintado, explained that the goal of this event is "to make visible the important work carried out by NGOs and charitable groups in the city, through various stands where they showcase the work they perform in very diverse fields."

The day was attended by students from a dozen primary and secondary schools in Marbella and San Pedro Alcántara. In this way, "the associations can directly explain to the young people what their work consists of and how they can collaborate in charitable initiatives adapted to their possibilities and availability," pointed out the mayor, who emphasized "the importance of transmitting values such as solidarity, generosity, and social commitment among the new generations." "Young people need to learn mathematics, biology, or physics, but also values," stated Muñoz, who thanked "the enormous effort that NGOs and associations make every day of the year."

The Social Fair, which has a 15-year history, also enabled attendees to participate in workshops, awareness activities, training, leisure, sports, and cultural performances. Among them, there are empathy and health experiences, CPR and prevention workshops, and sports exhibitions.

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