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The councilman of Social Services, Maria Jose Soria, participated in the regional reception to the Saharawi children of the "Holidays in Peace".
The event took place in Molina de Segura, in the presence of the mayor, Eduardo Contreras;
the Saharawi representative in Murcia, Mustafa Mohamed Labat, and mayors of other municipalities in Murcia.
As reported by Councilwoman Maria Jose Soria, "This year, the program" Holidays in Peace "has enabled hundreds of children living in the harsh conditions of the refugee camps in Algeria, to move to our region to the next September 5. In the Northwest Region there are six foster children, of whom four are with caravaqueñas families. "
The "Holidays in Peace" is the host during the summer months of Saharawi children by families resident in Spain.
The objectives of this program states that children can get out of one of the most inhospitable areas of the Sahara desert, which is in excess of 50 degrees in the summer period.
During his stay in Spain, attending medical checkups, nutritional analysis and, if necessary, undergo treatment, that would be impossible to carry out in the camps.
Moreover, by living with families and their social environment, "Holidays in Peace" can enhance the historic ties between the Saharawi people with the Spanish, by raising awareness of the plight of the Saharawi people, who live between exile and occupation for over 40 years.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Caravaca de la Cruz
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