Solidarity with the most needy sectors of society is a constant feature of the inhabitants and institutions of Alava.
An example of this attitude are the social services available for the elderly, the handicapped and other underprivileged
sectors. Likewise, this province has the highest rates of donations of blood and organs.
The institutions of Alava have been pioneers in dedicating part of their budgets to co-operation with third-world countries
and with the most needy peoples on the planet. Alava is a plural, open and tolerant land in which peoples from a wide range
of races coexist in harmony.
These characteristics make the people of Alava a model for other societies in the design of the new Europe.
The institutions of the Province of Alava are pioneers in Europe and are an example for other regions and countries in
the services it provides its inhabitants in order to bring about greater social integration and a better quality of life.
In addition to a comprehensive health service, the assistance offered to the most needy sectors of society is provided,
throughout the province, via its system of basic social services which deal with the most fundamental needs of its
inhabitants.
Likewise, the home help service, the large network of homes and residences, government-sponsored flats and day care centres
offer permanent, professional care for elderly handicapped persons and those who require special attention.
In other sectors of society, the occupational centres guarantee job training and social relations for the mentally
handicapped. In other special employment centres, handicapped persons do productive, paid work.
With regard to caring for the young, through its Provincial Infancy Service, the Provincial Council of Alava seeks
to protect the interests of the young, through reception centres for minors, the diagnosis and assessment of situations,
residential care, guardianship, adoption and protection in families, the reception of reports of possible cases of
mistreatment of children, educational support for young persons in difficulty and families, and care for expectant mothers.
The province's other social services also follow extremely high standards.
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