FC Barcelona will help the reconstruction of the affected areas / Photo: EFE
FC Barcelona, through its president Joan Laporta, has offered direct collaboration and financial support through telephone calls to the mayors of Paiporta, Benetússer and Catarroja, in ground zero of the DANA, as reported by the FC Barcelona Foundation.
The Catalan club, as explained, will make itself “available for the reconstruction of basic social facilities and services in the coming weeks and months, based on the identification of specific needs.”
All aid will be channeled through the Fundació FC Barcelona and will focus on specific initiatives to rebuild essential services identified by these populations in the coming weeks.
As reported by the Barcelona entity, the actions will be financed through the FC Barcelona Foundation’s own funds and various fundraising initiatives will also be launched, such as the auction of shirts signed by the players of the first football team in their match against RCD Espanyol and other iconic elements of interest to Barça fans.
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The Catalan club will announce in the coming days what products will be included and how you can participate in this solidarity auction, and this initiative will be joined by others that the Club and the Foundation will announce soon.
Furthermore, the club and the Barcelona Foundation “greatly appreciate the avalanche of solidarity and requests for particular initiatives that it has received” in recent days.
In any case, the Catalan club insists that “for support to be as effective as possible, it is necessary to channel it through the help lines of expert entities in situations such as those now experienced as a result of DANA: Cruz Roja, Cáritas and Food Bank”.
Commitment
In statements offered by FC Barcelona, Laporta expressed the “deepest support and solidarity and to transmit hope and warmth to the people who are suffering so much from this disaster caused by DANA.”
“As president of FC Barcelona, I believe that, from a club like Barça, we can be of help at this time by being, on the one hand, a speaker among our followers to channel aid to the entities that are working on the ground, and on the other, giving support to the rehabilitation of essential social and educational facilities as I have already transmitted directly to some of the most affected municipalities,” he said.
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**Interview with FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta on the Club’s Support for DANA-Affected Areas**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Mr. Laporta. FC Barcelona has recently pledged to assist areas impacted by DANA. Can you share more about this initiative and what motivated the club to take action?
**Joan Laporta:** Thank you for having me. The devastation caused by DANA in regions like Paiporta, Benetússer, and Catarroja has deeply affected us all. As a club with a strong commitment to social responsibility, we felt it was our duty to step in and help. Our community is an integral part of who we are, and when they face hardships, we need to support them.
**Interviewer:** What specific types of support will FC Barcelona be providing to these affected areas?
**Joan Laporta:** Through the Fundació FC Barcelona, we are offering both direct collaboration and financial assistance. Our priority will be to identify the essential social services and facilities that need rebuilding. In the coming weeks, we’ll work closely with local mayors to understand their needs and ensure our efforts are impactful and relevant.
**Interviewer:** How will the aid be financed, and what kind of initiatives do you have in mind?
**Joan Laporta:** The funding will come from the FC Barcelona Foundation’s own resources, along with various fundraising efforts we plan to organize. We want to ensure every euro is directed towards initiatives that provide immediate relief and long-term support for the affected communities, like restoring schools, healthcare facilities, and other critical services.
**Interviewer:** Many fans and citizens may want to contribute to this cause. How can they get involved or assist FC Barcelona in its efforts?
**Joan Laporta:** We welcome all support from our fans and the greater public. We will soon announce opportunities for individuals to contribute via fundraising campaigns. Additionally, spreading awareness about the situation in these communities can also make a significant difference. Every bit of help counts, and together, we can rebuild and support those in need.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Mr. Laporta, for sharing this important initiative. We look forward to seeing the positive impact FC Barcelona will make in the affected areas.
**Joan Laporta:** Thank you for highlighting this cause. We are committed to helping our community and ensuring that no one is left behind. Visca el Barça!
