Peña Familia Blaugrana de Panamá (FCB World Federation) has mobilised to help families affected by the powerful earthquake that struck the Central American country on 9 October. The worst-affected provinces were those in the central region, such as Veraguas, Coclé, Herrera and Los Santos. A group of penya volunteers, together with people connected to the penya, has travelled there twice to deliver donations to around 150 families. The route included the communities of El Pájaro de Macaracas, Los Higos, Mogollón and El Cedro de los Pozos de Herrera.
The donations have included dry or non-perishable food, bottled water, emergency supplies, personal hygiene products and medical supplies. All of these were collected through the solidarity campaign launched by PB Panamá after the earthquakes, with the involvement and contributions of numerous donors. The penya has thanked them for their support and has also highlighted the work of rescue and emergency teams, as well as the commitment of the volunteers who have helped those affected.
The campaign remains active
PB Panamá has indicated that it may make another visit to the affected provinces in December. It is also keeping its solidarity campaign open to anyone who wishes to contribute. This mobilisation adds to the significant charitable work carried out by the Panamanian penya throughout the year, which has become one of its defining features
