Fundación Recover has been distinguished with one of the 13 Recognitions for Volunteering 2025 Awarded by the Community of Madrid, this award recognizes the constant work and commitment of its volunteers. Most of them are healthcare professionals from public and private hospitals throughout Spain, whose work is crucial in facilitating access to healthcare in Africa.

The handing over ceremony took place in the municipality of Las Rozas and it was attended by the Councilor for Family, Youth and Social Affairs, Ana Dávila-Ponce de León Municipality; the mayor of Las Rozas, José de la Uz; and the president of FEVOCAM, Francisco Gañán.

The distinction was collected by the Dr. Javier Sánchez Ayuso, volunteer internist at Fundación Recover, and Cristina Rodrigo Ferrán, manager of the Foundation's International Training and Volunteering Program. The event was also attended by Leticia U. Froix, manager of the Strengthening Health Centers in Africa program, as well as several volunteers who are an essential part of the organization: Lorenzo and Fernando, for office and event support, and Eva, In the accompaniment of patients.

This recognition is a tribute to the commitment, professionalism and time dedicated by the volunteer staff of Fundación Recover to improve health and healthcare in vulnerable contexts in Africa.

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