- Fundación “la Caixa” strengthens its CaixaProinfancia program for the 2025-2026 school year.
- over 4,165 children and adolescents from 2,794 vulnerable families in Sevilla will receive socio-educational support.
- nationally, CaixaProinfancia will benefit more than 65,000 children from 41,000 families.
- Services include educational reinforcement, psychological care, family workshops, leisure activities, and basic aid like school supplies.
- The program aims to combat child poverty by promoting equal educational opportunities and social inclusion.
CaixaProinfancia Boosts Support for Over 4,000 Vulnerable Children in Sevilla as the School Year Begins
With the arrival of the 2025-2026 academic year, Fundación “la Caixa” once again demonstrates its firm commitment to children living in vulnerable situations.Through its flagship initiative, CaixaProinfancia, the foundation offers vital socio-educational support to thousands of families across Spain, ensuring children have the resources and opportunities they need for a accomplished school experience.
Expanding Reach: Helping Thousands in Sevilla and Across Spain
This year alone, CaixaProinfancia will accompany more than 4,165 children, adolescents, and young people from 2,794 families in Sevilla.Nationwide, the program extends its impact to over 65,000 minors from 41,000 families facing economic hardship.
Albert Rodríguez, the program director, underscores the core mission: “Education is the best tool we have to break the cycle of poverty and build a fairer society. We want to make sure no child is left behind due to their family’s financial difficulties.”
Comprehensive Services to Ensure Equal Opportunities
The program offers holistic support that goes beyond academics, including:
- Educational reinforcement: tutoring and learning support tailored to each child’s needs.
- Psychological care: emotional and mental health services helping children gain confidence and resilience.
- Speech therapy (logopedia): for children who require assistance with dialog skills.
- family workshops: empowering parents and guardians with tools to support their children’s growth.
- Leisure and free time activities: fostering social skills and overall well-being.
- Basic aid: support covering essential needs such as food, hygiene products, school equipment, glasses, and hearing aids.
Back-to-School Kits: Easing the financial Burden
In a special effort to help families start the school year smoothly, CaixaProinfancia distributes carefully curated back-to-school kits.These kits are age-appropriate and include backpacks and essential school materials according to educational stages:
| Educational Stage | Included items |
|---|---|
| Infant Education | Small backpack, crayons, markers, notebooks |
| Primary Education | Backpack, pencils, rulers, erasers, notebooks |
| Secondary Education | Backpack, calculators, notebooks, pens, folders |
This initiative significantly alleviates additional expenses families might face and motivates children as they return to classes.
Fighting Child Poverty: A Long-term Commitment
Child poverty remains a critical issue in Spain, where 1 in 3 children is at risk of poverty or social exclusion. Since its launch 17 years ago, CaixaProinfancia has been at the forefront of efforts to break this inherited cycle by promoting children’s integral development and equal access to education.
The program specifically focuses on:
- Strengthening academic skills and performance.
- Boosting self-esteem and personal growth.
- Enhancing autonomy in learning processes.
- Encouraging social inclusion and community participation.
Through a robust network of over 400 social entities in collaboration with schools and public administrations, CaixaProinfancia tailors its support according to the unique needs of each family and community.
Why CaixaProinfancia Matters
Investing in childhood education and well-being creates a foundation for a more equitable society. As fundación “la Caixa” emphasizes,ensuring that children from disadvantaged backgrounds get the support they need is not just a social responsibility-it’s a crucial step towards a brighter,more inclusive future for all.
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