Emilia Paunica was born in Romania, where at a very young age she excelled in athletics. From the age of 11 to 25, she lived in a high performance centre, becoming one of the top ten athletes in her country. She studied Physical Education, but had to face a discouraging future in Romania, she decided […]
El Ejido
A junior school theatre studio as a way of integrating students of different nationalities
The Francisco Montoya High School in El Ejido is on one of the few junior theatre groups in Spain which is made up of different nationalities. Through rehearsals and improvisations this theatre studio has gone beyond the stage and has turned into an integration tool for students from other countries. These young people are an […]
Volunteering to fill the rooms of hospitalized children with youth and colour
Students from the Murgi High School in El Ejido, Almería, are volunteers in the Paediatric Wing of the Poniente Hospital since four years ago. They decorate the rooms with paintings and also tell stories to hospitalized children. This is possible thanks to a project that was started because these students could not be part of […]
José Álvarez, Michelin-starred cuisine which showcases the richness of greenhouses
José Álvarez is the chef of La Costa, a restaurant located in the village of El Ejido, in Almería. He knows what it is to work hard to achieve a goal, which is making his clients enjoy his food. He has put much effort and passion to transform a humble restaurant into a referent in […]