During these six months, the tireless work and support of hundreds of ADRA volunteers in the community of Valencia, and throughout Spain, has been and still is indispensable. Without them, it would have been impossible to mobilize all the emergency aid required in the first phase. It would also have been impossible to continue helping to meet the most basic needs and supporting in the renovation and rehabilitation of homes affected by the floods.
In the first few hours, a team was mobilized from ADRA Camp de Morvedre to bring drinking water to the most affected areas. Next, hundreds of ADRA volunteers from Valencia, Castellón, Alicante, Madrid, Barcelona, and Zaragoza—among other places—began providing assistance in Paiporta, Catarroja, Benetússer, and Aldaya. It took weeks of work to clean and unblock streets, schools, and nursing homes; to distribute food supplies; and to provide support to those affected by Dana.
Two Logistics Distribution Points
In just one month, the wave of solidarity led ADRA Spain to surpass its all-time record in donations, with €313,000 coming from all over Spain and the ADRA International network. Specifically, nearly €195,000 came from the selfless support of individuals and businesses, and another €120,000 from ADRA's international network.
With this outpouring of aid, ADRA organized two logistics distribution points for food and essential items in the municipalities of Paiporta, the epicenter of the disaster, and Catarroja.
In addition, an ADRA logistics warehouse, in Albalat dels Sorells, channeled all the donations and materials needed to cope with the first days of the emergency. It is estimated that more than 5,000 people were served at these centers (between 300 and 400 families each day), which were operational continuously until January 1, 2025. In parallel, and since November 2024, ADRA volunteers have provided personalized assistance to families left in vulnerable situations following Hurricane Dana.
Three Lines of Action
Today, ADRA channels its work into three lines of action. On one hand, it continues to provide assistance, with food and hygiene and cleaning products, to families made vulnerable by the flood. On the other hand, it is applying a two-pronged approach: working on rebuilding homes and, finally, providing appliances and household goods to families who need them.
Reconstruction and Renovation of 28 Homes
ADRA has focused on making the low-income homes most affected by the flood more habitable. The reconstruction process will be lengthy, as humidity levels and damage are high. These are families without home insurance, who were already vulnerable before October 29, or who were forced into this situation by the flood, with little to no public or private assistance.
In this work, the help of volunteers from different parts of Spain, who—for more than five months—have continued to come and contribute their knowledge of masonry, plumbing, electricity, and any other useful trade in this context, is essential.
Initial aid focused on emptying homes, removing wet furniture, debris, loose flooring, etc. Subsequently, other tasks have been done, such as sanding, chipping, drying, clearing debris, preventing dampness, and fixing formwork.
Currently, ADRA is carrying out the comprehensive renovation of seven homes. A total of 28 homes in Benetússer, Paiporta, Aldaia, Catarroja, Sedaví, Massanassa, Alfafar, and Riba Roja have been renovated at various levels. The financial investment in purchased materials exceeds €35,500.
Furniture and Appliance Assistance
Following the renovations, ADRA has also supported the provision of appliances, furniture, and other basic items, with a donation of more than €15,000 in specific purchases for these homes.
In addition, since January 2025, various donations of brand-new refrigerators, washing machines, and other small appliances, as well as mattresses and bedding, have been received. Other donations of secondhand materials are being categorized by volunteers for later delivery in the best possible condition.
Caring for Affected Families
During these six months, ADRA and its volunteers have not stopped caring for the most affected families. ADRA has regularly assisted 83 families in Paiporta, Catarroja, Alfafar, Aldaia, Alaquàs, Sedaví, Masanassa, Benetússer, Quart de Poblet, Picanya, Monserrat, La Torre, Torrent, and Riba Roja. Support in the form of food and direct aid for hygiene and cleaning continues for 33 of these families.
To cover their basic needs more efficiently, ADRA has also implemented a system of 40 gift cards in Consum supermarkets, with amounts between €150 and €250. Forty €10 vouchers have also been distributed, which, along with individualized deliveries of food and other resources, help with the purchase of fresh and perishable products.
Aldaya's thanks
On February 24, the Aldaya City Council and its mayor, Guillermo Luján, publicly thanked the ADRA Camp de Morvedre volunteers for their tireless work during the first four months.
Luján highlighted the dedication of the dozens of ADRA volunteers who "worked so hard so that the residents of Aldaya could see a light of hope in those dark times”. He explained, “Being able to count on such a team of people was wonderful. The help they provided in cleaning our streets was extraordinary. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
Volleyball Tournament and Charity Concert
ADRA, the Sagunto Adventist Campus, and the Stella Maris Volleyball Club (Puerto de Sagunto) organized a charity volleyball tournament on January 4th to benefit local teams affected by acute respiratory syndrome (ANA). This event served as a bridge of solidarity and support for clubs and athletes affected by ANA: the Albal Volleyball Club (Valencia), the Nou Algemesí Sports Club, the Catarroja Volleyball Club, the Thunder Silla Volleyball Club, the Sagunto Adventist Campus volleyball team, and the Stella Maris Club from Puerto de Sagunto.
A new tournament is also being planned for May 18th, with the goal of reuniting all these teams and continuing to support their recovery from acute respiratory syndrome (ANA). Furthermore, on March 9, a charity concert was held at the Joaquín Rodrigo Auditorium in Sagunto, featuring local Adventist choirs and orchestras, including the Castellón Fanfare, the Sagunto Choir, the Sagunto Adventist Campus Orchestra, and the Johann Sebastian Bach School of Music Children's Choir. The concert drew 300 people and raised a total of €2,770 through ticket sales, on-site donations, and zero-ticket contributions.
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