This is a pioneer initiative that explores a transversal model of collaboration to which new town councils can join
Zalla Town Council recently agreed to join the Athletic Club Foundation. Juan Ramón Urkijo, the mayor of Zalla, Juan Carlos Ercoreca, president of the Foundation, Aitor Elizegi, president of Athletic Club, and Nerea Portugués, Sports councillor, ratified the agreement at San Mames stadium. Zalla Town Council signed as a Benefactor 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, Zalla Town Council has shown its interest in the the Reading Clubs and Workshops, comprehensive training on Child Protection for coaches, families and children, and other benefits as a Benefactor of the Foundation.