Even though the situation seems daunting, thousands of Spanish people have mobilised themselves in an extraordinary display of communal solidarity, one of the largest ever seen in the country’s history. Faced with government inaction and failure, citizens have turned to collective action and organised support networks, demonstrating the power and necessity of mutual cooperation. These grassroots efforts have become the only hope for many affected by the DANA, reminding us of the crucial value of community-driven initiatives, which are often overlooked in non-crisis times.
However, we find it important to emphasize that the support provided to those affected by the DANA must be rooted in solidarity rather than charity. While charity often operates from a hierarchical perspective, reinforcing existing power dynamics and failing to challenge the root causes of the situation, solidarity takes a different approach. It means working with affected communities, not merely for them, and emphasizes collective empowerment, long-term solutions, and strengthening community resilience while addressing systemic injustices together.
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