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Argentina and Mexico Roll Out Three Kings Day Toy Drives for Children in Hospitals and Vulnerable Communities

The seasonal drives function as targeted aid for children facing illness or hardship.

Overview

  • La Matanza in Buenos Aires Province is distributing 100,000 toys across 80 plazas, parishes, hospitals and churches through January 9, bringing the total to 200,000 when combined with its Christmas operation.
  • In Michoacán, coordinated actions included DIF deliveries of more than 500 gifts at six residential centers with 530 letters honored, Seimujer support for children at Refugio Eréndira, and Guardia Civil escorts for toy runs in multiple municipalities.
  • DIF Morelia began distributing over 8,000 toys collected via a December charity dinner, starting with about 1,000 on the first day and continuing across identified neighborhoods and communities.
  • Puebla’s health authorities reported roughly 500 toys delivered at Hospital para el Niño Poblano, General del Sur and the Women’s Hospital, with visits slated to continue at other facilities this week.
  • In Córdoba, Argentina, provincial and municipal cultural and health agencies led hospital rounds with performers and payamedics, sharing gifts and activities with pediatric patients and their families.