The 13th edition of the Cinfa ‘Teaming’ has progressed in recent months thanks to collaboration with five other projects socio-health chosen by people in the company who are part of this philosophy. Thus, the laboratory provided everyone 3,500 eurosbrought together by its professionals and by the company itself.
These grants were used to promote the work of Mundubat And Sunu Buga Bugaentities focused on improving the situation of the population of Palestine and of Gambiarespectively; supported research into a rare disease by supporting the Association “Gabriella, my little warrior” ; and have financed programs of ADACEN And ANAIFNavarrese associations that work with people with disabilities Brain damage and young people with TORCH.
First of all, thanks to the help of ‘cinfateamers», an action was taken to help the population of the Gaza Strip which is suffering the serious consequences of the armed conflict in this area.
The project, called “Solidarity with Palestine“, is led by the organization Mundubatwho works in Palestine Since 1998 defend the rights of the population and achieve a just peace in the region.
“After months of conflict in the Gaza Stripfood and water are scarce and severe malnutrition is rife among the population.
More than 25,000 farmers and fishermen They have lost their crops or cannot go fishing; more than 15,000 sheep or cow breeders have lost their animals, which implies serious situations and global food shortages,” explains the NGO.
With the help offered by the ‘cinfateamers“, it was initially possible to provide coverage for the basic survival needs of those affected thanks to food, water and shelter. Likewise, actions will be initiated to restore production agriculture and fishing through the rehabilitation of greenhouses and repair of fishing infrastructureso that at least part of the food production capacity is recovered.
Ana Esther Gutiérrezof the department of Analytical development of Cinfawas the promoter of this project and says she is “deeply grateful to all the colleagues who voted for this project, because it demonstrates an enormous degree of solidarity and an extraordinary sensitivity with the people of Palestine“.
The next project of the ‘CinfaTeaming‘ also crosses borders and reaches Africa. “We have breakfast for 6 months“, from the NGO Sunu Buga Buga allowed us to give breakfast to 170 students from a school in this small African country for six months. Thanks to this action, these boys and girls were able to take fresh and varied fruits and a natural dairy product, something almost non-existent before in their daily diet.
This development cooperation NGO, which seeks to strengthen the self-esteem and education of the local population of this African country, was created in 2009 by the hand of Véronique Hormaecheanatural Bilbaowhich explains that “the Sunu Buga Buga It helps to cover the basic needs of families and their members, from children to the elderly, all people with very low incomes, who live in a state of extreme poverty.
It’s completely free and we all work together on different aspects such as health (we have a first aid kit), education (we operate like a school, with nursery and primary classes), socio-economic or psychological (we offer social assistance). service to the community).
For his part, Ana Abaituaof the department of Innovative Medicines Unit (IMU) of Cinfaknows the work of this NGO and its origins very well, as she herself says: “Vero had a “normal life,” by developed world standards: she studied for a degree, worked, had friends, family, etc. During a vacation in Africa, he realized that with everything he knew, he could help a community in the country gradually escape extreme poverty. She completely left her “comfort zone” and entered unknown territory. I think it is positive that with our small contribution we have a little bit of that Vero in each of us.“.
One program in a million and new programs from Navarrese entities
Another of the projects carried out in recent months is that of the association “Gabriella, my little warrior“, born from the strength of parents with a daughter diagnosed with degenerative disease and ultra rare call BPAN (beta-helix protein-associated neurodegeneration) and this affects one person in a million. It is characterized by delayed motor and cognitive development, muscle spasticity, convulsionsbehavioral problems and progressive cognitive decline.
The goal of these parents and the reason why they created this association is to give visibility to the reality they experience and above all to raise funds for research into the disease. How does it count Marriedmother of the little girl, “This is a disease for which there is currently no cure or treatment, but we see a door of hope thanks to a project at the Pablo de Olavide University of Seville, which seeks to find a treatment that stop it or make it chronic.“.
The aid collected by theteammates‘ of Cinfa was invested in this work and research resources, according to Married and his partner, “very important help. Raising funds for research into these types of diseases is very expensive for small associations like ours and, for this reason, we are so appreciative that they have chosen us to meet Gabriella’s needs and continue working for her.“.
For his part, Pilar Rosalessales representative of Medical visit of the company, is also happy and grateful to all the people who made this project possible, since “This means a lot to Gabriella and her family, who are an example of the tireless fight to find treatments to stop the progression of this disease.“.
THE ‘cinfateamers“They also made the financing of the initiative possible”A journey towards inclusion. Holidays suitable for people with brain injuries“, of the Brain Injury Association of Navarre (ADACEN).
He Acquired brain injury (ACL) This is an injury that occurs suddenly following a stroke or a craniocerebral accident and it suddenly and aggressively bursts into people’s lives. The consequences of DCA They involve profound changes both for the life of the person who has suffered a brain injury and for their family and their environment.
The project tackled by the ‘teammates» consists of the organization of programs of adapted holidays to the needs of those affected DCAwhich allow them to enjoy their free time while providing rest to their caregivers and families. From ADACEN, Andres Ilundainresponsible for the entity, expresses his gratitude for this collaboration, “not only because of the economic resources that allow the activity to be carried out at a reasonable cost for users, but because, with actions like this, this reality is made visible and awareness is promoted.“.
Maria Caballeroresponsible for Medical Department and Clinical Development of Cinfais the promoter of this project in the company, and recalls that “We may all have a family member or acquaintance who has suffered a stroke, a car accident, or an illness such as multiple sclerosis. None of us are safe from what happens to us. The choice of this project means that the residents of Cinfa sympathized with these patients and their families.“.
The latest project supported on this occasion by the ‘CinfaTeaming‘ is called “Fight for equal opportunities for young people with ASD“, and is controlled by the Navarra Association of Support for Children and Families (ANAIF). Regina Laquidainresponsible for the entity, explains that “The brains of people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) function differently from what society considers “normal” or “neurotypical” and, as a result, it is very difficult for them to fit in and have an academic life satisfactory, social and professional. People affected by these disorders do not have the same opportunities as others to face life’s challenges, neither in childhood, nor in adolescence, nor in adulthood.“.
ANAIF works from 2016 support this group throughout its life cycle, improve its quality of life and facilitate its integration into society. One of the programs that allows them to be prepared
