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La Caixa Launches €10M Summer Program for 30,000 Vulnerable Children

Partnering with over 300 social entities, the initiative provides free camps, urban colonies and support services to foster autonomy during peak family childcare demands

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Overview

  • Running from June through August, CaixaProinfancia offers free residential camps, urban day programs and open centers to ensure quality leisure and learning for children in poverty
  • More than 300 organizations, including Cáritas, Save the Children and local foundations in regions such as Asturias and Valencia, coordinate this year’s activities
  • Structured summer challenges incorporate nature-based learning and value-driven games to build social, cognitive, emotional, moral and personal skills
  • By easing childcare burdens, the program supports families juggling work commitments and financial strain during the school break
  • Beyond summer, CaixaProinfancia sustains its impact year-round with tutoring, psychotherapeutic services, family workshops and aid for essentials like school supplies and nutrition