The Diocese of Zamora celebrated the V San Atilano Awards, an event focused on the importance of communication that humanizes, respect as the basis of coexistence and the defense of the dignity of every person in a context of profound social and technological changes.
During the event, the need to recover empathy, attention to the most vulnerable and social commitment was emphasized. The awards recognized individuals and institutions that, from different fields, contribute to building a fairer and more caring society.
One of the awards was given to FundaciónPersonas, an organization with more than sixty years of experience serving people with intellectual disabilities. Its president in Zamora highlighted the evolution of the organization from humble beginnings to a solid support network based on inclusion, respect and dignity.
In his speech, he highlighted the essential role of families, professionals and the people accompanied, as well as the constant collaboration of parishes and priests, especially in rural areas, where the foundation attends to situations of vulnerability, loneliness and fragility. His work was recognized as a concrete testimony of social commitment and defense of human dignity.
The ceremony concluded with a message of hope and recognition of the work of the award winners, pointing out that examples such as that of Fundación Personas contribute decisively to strengthening the social fabric and promoting a more humane and supportive coexistence.
About Fundación Personas
Fundación Personas is a reference entity in Castilla y León with a social base of 3000 families and dedicated to the care of people with intellectual disabilities. Created in 2008 by five associations ((ADECAS Guardo, ASPANIS Palencia, APADEFIM Segovia, ASPRONA Valladolid and ASPROSUB Zamora) in the region, its purpose is to accompany people in all stages of their lives, providing the necessary individualized support, allowing them to develop their life project in a full and satisfactory way, with a vocation for social transformation. It has more than 2,000 professionals and provides daily assistance to 2,300 people with disabilities in 140 locations and 100 operational centers in Castilla y León.
