AUTISM AWARENESS

THE community in Almuñecar came together for a heartwarming celebration which touched the hearts of individuals with autism in honour of World Autism Awareness Day on Sunday, April 2.

The local council joined forces with autism associations Alojha and Asinal to raise awareness of the need to improve the quality of life for people with autism. The goal was to ensure that autistic people in the community have an opportunity to lead fulfilling lives as valued members of society.

María del Carmen Reinoso, the local councillor for Social Services, shared some details about the campaign, which is entitled ‘Building a more inclusive society for individuals with autism’, “We are partnering with Alojha and Asinal to spread awareness and educate our community about the importance of social inclusion for those with different abilities,” she explained. “Together,

Branching out

REGIONAL authorities from the Mancomunidad de Axarquia have completed a stunning transformation of the countryside in the region thanks to a reforestation project. Authorities visited the site on Monday, April 3 to view improvements made.

The reforestation project has injected new life into the stunning La Viñuela reservoir area thanks to a bumper investment from the regional authority totalling €4.5 million. More than 41,000 trees and shrubs have been planted, making the reservoir the perfect escape into nature for tourists and locals alike.

The President of the Mancomunidad, José Juan Jiménez, expressed his satisfaction with the project saying, “It’s not just about making the area more environmentally rich, but also providing new infrastructure and leisure spaces for our communities and the many visitors who come to enjoy the beauty of La Viñuela every weekend.” last we hope to raise awareness of the fact that we all have a responsibility to create a more equal and inclusive society, where every individual can

From hiking and mountain biking trails to stunning viewpoints and picnic areas, there’s no doubt that La Viñuela is set to become the go ­ to destination for nature lovers and adventure seekers in the region.