Soroptimist International Costa del Sol held its annual charity dinner on Saturday 23rd with the aim of raising funds for various projects the organisation runs, not only in Mijas but also in other parts of the world. “This dinner is to raise funds for the different projects we currently have in Mijas, the rest of Spain and the rest of the world”, explained the president, Aura Roderick. The evening, held at Benavra restaurant in Torrenueva, brought together members, collaborators, institutional representatives and local residents committed to the group’s charitable work. Thanks to the initiative, they raised 3,500.
- La velada, organizada en el restaurante Benavra, en Torrenueva, reunió a socias, colaboradores, representantes institucionales y vecinos.
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To this end, the evening featured several activities, including a tombola with small prizes and a raffle with high-value gifts. One of the main attractions, as every year, was the ‘La Gorda del Verano’ prize, also aimed at those who were unable to attend but wished to support the cause. “They have been sold a ticket for a draw called ‘La Gorda del Verano’, where they can win a single prize of 300 euros”, explained the president.
- La noche contó con varias actividades, entre ellas una tómbola con pequeños premios y una rifa.
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Projects
During her speech, Roderick reviewed some of the organisation’s most important projects. Among these, she highlighted the mentoring programmes for young women seeking career and personal guidance. “I, for example, am mentoring two women, one Spanish and the other Iranian. We help them forge their own path through work and shape their future,” she said, adding that the organisation also works to award scholarships to women pursuing postgraduate studies.
Another of Soroptimist’s pillars is support for women who are victims of gender-based violence, an area that Roderick described as “especially tough”. In this regard, she explained that they have a group called ‘Mujeres en Violeta’ (Women in Violet), through which they provide emergency assistance to women who leave their homes with no resources. “We pay for their accommodation, provide them with food and help clothe them”, said the president, who encouraged the public to support the organisation, either as volunteers or through donations. “We are always looking for people: women who want to work on this and, at the same time, people who want to make financial donations”, she noted. Anyone wishing to help can find out more at costadelsol.soroptimist.es.
Institutional support
The event also received the backing of the Town Hall. The councillor for Foreigners, Mario Bravo (PP), praised the municipality’s social groups and, in particular, the work of Soroptimist. “Mijas is very proud of its community network, where many associations stand out. In particular, we are supporting Soroptimist, which is an association of professional women seeking to provide opportunities for young girls starting out in the labour market”, he stated.
- El edil de Hacienda y Extranjeros, Mario Bravo, y la edil de Inclusión Social, Mari Francis Alarcón, acudieron al evento.
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The councillor also encouraged people to get involved in these charitable initiatives. “You just have to take the first step and they will take care of guiding us through the rest”, he said. Furthermore, he emphasised the importance of these associations as a complement to the council’s work, especially in situations requiring a rapid response. “Sometimes you can’t wait. The needs are urgent and the response cannot depend on an official report”, Bravo concluded.
During the evening, the club also announced the launch of the call for nominations for the 5th Soroptimist Award, which recognises local organisations working towards greater sustainability.
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