Overview

• Nearly 3,000 children from Tindouf camps arrived in Spain this month and have been welcomed by host families in provinces such as Jaén, Zaragoza and Talavera.
• Participants are receiving comprehensive health screenings including vaccinations, dental exams and ophthalmological check-ups to address healthcare shortages in the refugee camps.
• Zaragoza City Council contributed €30,000 from its cooperation budget to support local placements and raise awareness of the Sahrawi cause.
• Under the Oporrak Bakean initiative, 213 Sahrawi adolescents aged 10 to 12 are hosted by families in Gipuzkoa, Álava and Bizkaia for two-month stays.
• The children’s summer stays extend until August 25, with additional hosting available for those needing further medical treatment.