Will you join us?
Consulta aquí todas las acciones de voluntariado que se están llevando a cabo en la Universitat Politècnica de València
[ 08/11/2024 ]
The consequences of the DANA as it passes through the province of Valencia are catastrophic. The Universitat Politècnica de València has launched various volunteer and aid initiatives to help those affected, especially our university community, which we have compiled below and we update with each new initiative that is added:
Solidarity accommodation
Through this programme, students and members of the UPV university community will offer accommodation spaces in the vicinity of the Vera campus to welcome students who need them most.
https://www.upv.es/noticias-upv/noticia-14894-red-de-apoyo-e-en.html
What do you need? And you, what do you have?
We have set up the UPV's WhatsApp number to address the needs of the people affected and put volunteer offers in contact with them.
https://www.upv.es/noticias-upv/noticia-14892--que-necesitas-en.html
Leisure activities for children
L'Escola d'Estiu de la UPV is mobilising to provide leisure activities for children affected by the hurricane in several affected municipalities. Leisure activities for children
https://www.upv.es/noticias-upv/noticia-14893-actividades-de-en.html
Fundraising
The UPV has launched a fundraising campaign through its Patronage platform. The funds raised will be used to purchase material for the reconstruction of the affected municipalities.
UPV volunteers take action
Students from the Universitat Politècnica de València volunteer team, coordinated by the Social Action Area, are already helping to clean up the areas most affected by the DANA while transporting essential materials.
https://www.upv.es/noticias-upv/noticia-14888-el-voluntariad-en.html
Collection of humanitarian material
During the 4th, 5th and 6th of November, a collection of humanitarian materials is being carried out: water, blankets, sheets, clothes, footwear, food, and school materials in the Student House and the Falla del Politècnic hall.
https://www.upv.es/noticias-upv/noticia-14883-campana-de-ayu-en.html
University solidarity
Schools and faculties offer help to the people and populations affected by the DANA through different initiatives.
https://www.upv.es/noticias-upv/noticia-14890-solidaridad-un-en.html
Architecture with Picaña Town Council
The School of Architecture launches a project to coordinate the volunteer work for the DANA more efficiently in collaboration with the Picaña Town Council.
https://www.upv.es/noticias-upv/noticia-14886-mejorar-la-coo-en.html
Locator for affected vehicles
A student of Mechanical Engineering at the UPV has set up a website to locate vehicles that have disappeared due to the DANA.
https://www.upv.es/noticias-upv/noticia-14889-localizador-de-en.html
Psychological care:
The Universitat Politècnica de València has a Psychological Support Service for students and staff needing emotional support.
https://www.upv.es/noticias-upv/noticia-14881-atencion-psico-en.html
Solutions UPV
The scientific community of the Universitat Politècnica de València wants to make its knowledge and skills available for solutions and innovation.
https://www.upv.es/noticias-upv/noticia-14895-investigacion-en.html
Find out on the website dana.upv.es all the actions promoted by the UPV to respond to the catastrophe after the DANA
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