Overview

• Four in ten adolescents in the Valencian Community report significant mental health struggles following the October 2024 DANA floods, with nearly half requiring psychological support.
• Educational disruption persists, with 37% of adolescents experiencing concentration problems and over half of schools in affected areas closed for at least a month post-flood.
• Young women aged 17–21 face disproportionate social and emotional challenges, with reduced social interactions and greater difficulty resuming routines compared to their male peers.
• Despite 68% of youth participating in recovery efforts, over 70% remain unaware of municipal resources, and 58% lack knowledge of local recovery policy decisions.
• #PlanPorValencia introduces safe spaces, psychosocial support, and leadership training for affected youth, emphasizing gender-sensitive and inclusive recovery strategies.