Participants of the Competency Acceleration Program Collaborate Once Again with the “Escuela de Solidaridad” Foundation on a Solidarity Project
In a renewed example of social commitment and teamwork, on February 25, the young participants of the University of Granada’s Talent Incubator Professional Competency Acceleration Program visited the Escuela de Solidaridad Foundation. Although it was a visit within the program’s activities, the day exceeded expectations and became an experience of cooperation and mutual growth.
The tireless work of the Escuela de Solidaridad Foundation has been a reference for vulnerable communities, and this occasion was no exception. The focus of the visit not only included practical tools—such as planning collective projects, effective communication, and the importance of teamwork—but also aimed at reinforcing key values such as empathy, responsibility, commitment, and helping others. In this way, the participants had the opportunity to understand that professional development is not at odds with a vocation of service to others.
The session was marked by the inspiring testimonies of Ignacio Pereda, the founder of the organization, and the experiences of individuals who have benefited from the foundation’s work, such as Zidan, Benigno, and Adama, whose stories moved the students. By learning closely about the most urgent needs of the foundation, the young participants developed a concrete action plan: from organizing fundraising initiatives to improving facilities or implementing educational activities.
“Facing extreme poverty and need opened our eyes; this is much more than an academic project,” commented one of the attendees. “Now we understand that leadership means being of service to others, and that by working together, we can achieve very significant changes.”
This collaboration between an educational institution and a nonprofit organization showcases the potential of integral training for new generations, combining business skills with a strong sense of community commitment. It is expected that in about a month and a half, these young people will present the progress and results of the commitments they have made with the Foundation, thus confirming that true education goes beyond the classroom and extends through acts of solidarity and social responsibility.
