{"alias":"newsItem","byline":"","standfirst":"Like so many other Scouts across the world, we\u2019ve seen the devastating scenes following the torrential rain and floods in Valencia and other areas of Spain. ","content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EOver 200 people have lost their lives, with others unaccounted for. Thousands are still without running water, electricity or communications.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EAll our thoughts are with the people and Scouts in Spain at this hugely challenging time, and especially with the families of those who have lost loved ones.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EScouts in Spain have stepped up to provide humanitarian assistance. Their selflessness is an example to all of us in the global family, and you\u0027re truly living your promise to help other people.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EOur Lead Volunteer for International, Rob Murray, and UK Lead Volunteer Carl Hankinson have written to Federaci\u00F3n de Escultismo en Espa\u00F1a to express our solidarity and support.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/fcpn3rav/spanish-floods.png","width":1450,"height":802,"altText":"The image shows the devastating impact of floods in Spain. There are cards covered in mud and raise off the ground and destroyed, with the road covered in thick mud. To the left are apartment buildings with people gathered in the streets.","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003EHow British Scouting Overseas are supporting\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWe\u2019ve checked in with British Scouting Overseas Scout Groups and Explorer Units. While they\u2019ve not been directly affected by the catastrophic floods, they have been reaching out to offer help to the Spanish Scouts.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E1st Majadahonda have helped load emergency supply trucks.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E1st Madrid have organised a bring and buy sale to raise funds for the disaster fund.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E1st Alicante have collected dog food and supplies to pass on to the pet charities.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E1st Fuengirola are sending camping equipment to the Scout Groups in the worst affected areas.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThese are just some of their great efforts.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"quoteText":"As a District, we\u0027ve sent our thoughts to the Scout Lead Volunteers for both Spanish Scout Associations. We\u0027re in the process of setting up a book of condolences on our District website where young people, leaders and the public can leave message of support to the survivors and people who\u0027ve had their lives affected by the floods.","attribution":"Kenny Lee \u2013\u00A0District Lead Volunteer, Southern Europe for British Scouting Overseas.","gridType":"quote","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003EHow you can help\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EA Scouts appeal has been created to support those affected by the disaster. \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://scout.es/scouts-de-espana-ayuda-a-valencia/?fbclid=IwY2xjawGYySFleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHVYRYME_tcB3NcTMUZhtDlnKOg7J3_wAJm7qeS1Q4h9U_WVfi7XwBhYLVA_aem_3ohvBC71xrQJM0e7rFxIBQ\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022?fbclid=IwY2xjawGYySFleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHVYRYME_tcB3NcTMUZhtDlnKOg7J3_wAJm7qeS1Q4h9U_WVfi7XwBhYLVA_aem_3ohvBC71xrQJM0e7rFxIBQ\u0022\u003EFind out more and donate.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EPlease note that donations of clothes are not required.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFederaci\u00F3n de Escultismo en Espa\u00F1a have launched a Solidarity Donation Campaign. The funds raised will be distributed entirely in collaboration with our Federated Organisation in the Catastrophic Zone, \u201CScouts Valencians\u201D, in order to alleviate the consequences of the storm and floods. Bank details are as follows:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAccount holder: Federaci\u00F3n de Scouts - Exploradores de Espa\u00F1a (ASDE)\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIBAN number: ES56 2100 1739 6302 0008 5716\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESWIFT/BIC: CAIXESBBXXX\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECurrency: Euros\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe people and Scouts of the UK have a special relationship with Spain, with so many of us visiting each year. We stand shoulder to shoulder with our fellow Scouts as they cope with the aftermath of these events and rebuild their communities.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null}]},"searchDescription":null,"pageType":null,"location":null,"versionDate":"08 November 2024","reviewDate":null,"furtherReading":[{"caption":"","title":"Donate to the Scouts appeal to support those affected by the floods in Spain","url":"https://scout.es/scouts-de-espana-ayuda-a-valencia/?fbclid=IwY2xjawGYySFleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHVYRYME_tcB3NcTMUZhtDlnKOg7J3_wAJm7qeS1Q4h9U_WVfi7XwBhYLVA_aem_3ohvBC71xrQJM0e7rFxIBQ","newWindow":false},{"caption":"","title":"Guidance for international crises","url":"/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/global-scouting/international-crises/","newWindow":false}],"relatedLinks":[],"id":82810,"nodeName":"Responding to the floods in Spain: Showing our solidarity","title":"Responding to the floods in Spain: Showing our solidarity ","type":"newsItem","image":{"url":"/media/fcpn3rav/spanish-floods.png?width=800\u0026height=450\u0026v=1db31d257652060","caption":"Spanish Floods","type":"png","size":1884532,"width":1450,"height":802,"altText":""},"assets":null,"headerOptions":{"headerTitle":"Responding to the floods in Spain: Showing our solidarity ","headerSubTitle":null,"headerCta":null,"headerCtaText":null,"headerCtaLink":null,"headerBackgroundColour":null,"showSEOImage":false,"headerBackgroundImage":null,"quickLinks":null},"subHeader":"Our thoughts are with the people and Scouts of Spain at this hugely challenging time. 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