Abanto Zierbena council joins the Foundation

This is a pioneer initiative that explores a transversal model of collaboration to which new town councils can join

Abanto Zierbena Town Council recently agreed to join the Athletic Club Foundation. Maite Etxebarria, the mayor of Alonsotegi, Jon Vázquez Eguskiza, general director of the Foundation, and Aitor Elizegi, president of Athletic Club, ratified the agreement at San Mames stadium. Abanto Zierbena Town Council signed as a Great Protector and endorsed the Foundation’s commitment to a better society.

The purpose of this new initiative is to formalise, make official and expand these agreements between the Foundation and local councils, thereby allowing the Foundation to carry out its social, environmental, sporting and cultural activities in the municipalities that are members of the Athletic Club Foundation. This initiative includes agreements related to the common good and the Sustainable Development Goals targeted by the Foundation.

Specifically, within the wide range of activities and initiatives offered by the Foundation, Abanto Zierbena Town Council has shown its interest in the Thinking Football Film Festival, the Reading Clubs and Workshops, comprehensive training on Child Protection for coaches, families and children, and other benefits as a Great Protector of the Foundation.Specifically, within the wide range of activities and initiatives offered by the Foundation, Abanto Zierbena Town Council has shown its interest in the Thinking Football Film Festival, the Reading Clubs and Workshops, comprehensive training on Child Protection for coaches, families and children, and other benefits as a Great Protector of the Foundation.