Representatives of the association, including a councilwoman for Cooperation and a delegate for Democratic Memory, met to launch the 'Energy for Life' project. This initiative, promoted by the European network MediCuba, aims to install a 196 kWp solar plant at the health center between this year and next.
The William Soler Hospital, located in Boyeros, annually treats 160,000 patients and has 100 beds, three operating rooms, and a pediatric ICU, with a team of 400 professionals. It is a national reference in pediatric cardiology and cardiovascular surgery.
The necessary investment for this project amounts to 190,000 euros. By mid-April, nearly 40,000 euros had been raised thanks to 221 individual and collective contributions. The association coordinates the purchase of photovoltaic equipment and its shipment by sea, along with donations of medical supplies.
“"The importance of international cooperation as a tool for social transformation and defense against injustices."
A municipal spokesperson emphasized the city council's commitment to childhood, public health, and democratic memory, values expressed in this initiative, as well as active solidarity with Cuba.
Among the issues discussed at the meeting, the launch of a campaign for the collection of medical supplies, the strengthening of cooperation with Cuban authorities to hold new itinerant consulates in Sagunt, and the evaluation of signing a collaboration agreement between the city council and the José Martí association to provide stability to ties with the Caribbean country were highlighted.
Contributions for this campaign can be made via bank transfer to Caixa Popular account ES60 3159 0018 1220 4471 2624, with the concept 'Energía', or through Bizum with the code ONG 03699.
