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Paragraph 1, page 21

In terms of social welfare, an Action Plan for promotion, prevention and intervention was developed. It contains a care protocol that offers guidance to centres providing welfare services, thus contributing to the development of interventions for families and communities. Similarly, in the face of the health crisis, multidisciplinary teams for visits and operations have been formed and the Voluntario Solidario volunteerism scheme is being run with the support of the National Council of Volunteering. The goal is to have as many people supporting as possible, observing strict health protocols. These volunteers will help Panamanian families access the food they need during the crisis.

Paragraph 2, page 28

Thanks to corporate and youth volunteering, food parcels and digital vouchers can be distributed.

Paragraph 3, page 31

In terms of social welfare, an Action Plan for promotion, prevention and intervention was developed. It contains a care protocol that offers guidance to centres providing welfare services, thus contributing to the development of interventions for families and communities. Similarly, in the face of the health crisis, multidisciplinary teams for visits and operations have been formed and the Voluntario Solidario volunteerism scheme is being run with the support of the National Council of Volunteering. The goal is to have as many people supporting as possible, observing strict health protocols. These volunteers will help Panamanian families access the food they need during the crisis.

Paragraph 4, page 78

Achievements [...] 84 institutions that do volunteer work on a permanent basis.

Paragraph 5, page 118

In addition, the intention is to strengthen the institutions responsible for responding to natural disasters so that they have the capacity to anticipate and respond with the necessary speed, in order to prevent or reduce loss of life; [...] to promote and support volunteering in natural disaster anticipation and response;[...].

Paragraph 6, page 143

Youth participation is critical; therefore, the following institutional mechanisms for participation are established: The National Youth Plan 2020-2030, the National Youth Network for the SDGs and the National Volunteering Service, which encourages and incentivizes young people to volunteer in order to raise awareness of community issues.

Paragraph 7, page 145

Other youth support projects set up by the Ministry of Social Development are the community intervention strategy ENFOCA [...], the National Volunteer Service and the part-time work scheme, Padrino Empresario.

Paragraph 8, page 152

Other elements include: [...] promoting and supporting volunteering in the context of natural disaster anticipation and response [...].

Paragraph 9, page 182

The Inguz voluntary service of the Association of Psychology Students (AEPSI), Colón. - Creation of voluntary services in schools.

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