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CooPERAToRS of oPUS DEI INITIATIVES
Laguna Care Center
MAdrId [SPAIN]
The Laguna Care Center is housed in a modern
three-story building with almost 10,000 square
meters of floor space, situated in the Madrid
district of Lucero. It aims to integrate care for
the elderly with palliative and psycho-geriatric
services.
This project was set up in 2002 by the Vianorte Foundation
to mark the centenary of the birth of St. Josemaría. It is inspired
by the teachings the founder of Opus Dei passed on through
his life and his writings.
An interdisciplinary team of professionals specializes in
palliative care. Doctors, nurses, social workers, volunteers,
psychologists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and
the chaplain all work closely together to care for the patients.
This specialized care can be given in the patient’s home, in the
inpatient unit, or in the day-care center, according to the needs
of each patient, their illness and their family circumstances.
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Irtysh Cultural Center
AlMATy [KAZAKHSTAN]
Irtysh was founded in 2007 with aid from
many countries. The main activity of the center
is a language school, meeting a vital need
in Kazakhstan, which is currently involved
in a process of increasing openness and
development. As part of the training program, the
students and others can participate in educational, cultural and
recreational activities aimed at communicating values such as
friendship, respect, tolerance, sporting spirit, generosity, and
openness to spiritual values.
The educational program includes arts and science seminars
in annual cycles, lectures on current affairs, social projects,
excursions, lunches with guest speakers, discussion forums
and cultural trips. Courses in Christian formation and theology
are also available.