THE solidarity get dressed again uniform in Malaga for Christmas. The La Biznaga Azul association, composed mainly of agents of the National Policeculminated its traditional solidarity campaign with a collection that bordered on three tons of food … . A logistical and human deployment which, beyond citizen security, aims to protect the pantries of institutions that take care of most disadvantaged minors from the capital of the Costa del Sol.
The delivery ceremony, which was held at the provincial police station itself, made it possible to materialize the effort of several weeks of collections, draws and donations. Police vans and volunteer vehicles are responsible for distributing these 3,000 kilos of food and products of first necessitywhich have two historical and priority recipients for the group: the Kindergarten of Santa Teresa, located in the neighborhood of La Palmilla, and the City of the Children.
A commitment that spans three decades
The initiative is not new, but the fruit of perseverance that goes back more than three decades. La Biznaga Azul believes that since its beginnings they have managed to channel further of 25,000 kilos of humanitarian aid directly towards the most vulnerable sectors of Malaga society.
The operation of the campaign is a mechanism that combines the internal generosity of the body with external collaboration. A fundamental part of nutrition comes from ourselves agentsthis “motu proprio” they wear packages of meal and hygiene items to police stations. However, to achieve figures of such magnitude, the association has established a collaborative network with high-level private and sporting entities.
Among the regular collaborators who made it possible to reach these three tons, DCOOP, the large oil cooperative of Antequera, and the Baeza Group, a company from Malaga which donates significant quantities of products, stand out.
Since their creation, they have managed to transport more than 25,000 kilos of humanitarian aid
To finance the purchase of additional food, La Biznaga Azul launched, as in previous editions, solidarity draws in the police station cafeteria, which benefited from the support of local sporting giants. T-shirts signed by team staff Malaga CF, he Single basketballhe Costa del Sol Handball Club and the team Futsal Heredia 21 They have become a currency of solidarity.
Biznaga Azul is not a police unit, but a cultural and solidarity association formed by certain 200 membersamong whom are national police officers of all levels and administrative staff from police stations in Malaga, and even cities like Torremolinos or Marbella. They also benefit from the collaboration of police unions.
The association insists on the fact that this work is carried out completely altruistically and outside working hours. “We do the work, and apart from that we take on this other work, which is supportive,” they said. Officers are aware of the value of their uniform when it comes to mobilizing society. “As a body we have popular drawpeople know us and trust us. This help to work generates more trust,” the organization said.
Childhood as top priority
THE The choice of the Santa Teresa Crèche and the Cité des Enfants is not accidental. The association focuses on children. “We think they are the most vulnerable within society, those who tomorrow can provide another response to the problems we have, and we must invest in them,” they stressed.
The delivery of these three tonnes, carried out strategically in late December and early January, aims to ensure that these institutions have sufficient resources to face the Three Kings Day and the start of the new year.
Beyond this large annual collection, La Biznaga Azul maintains an active agenda throughout the year, combining cultural revitalization and social action. The association organizes everything from hiking routes to guided tours of monuments and museums for its members, promoting coexistence outside of duty.
Their altruistic vocation does not stop after Christmas, since throughout the year they promote other charitable initiativessuch as football matches and solidarity games, in addition to managing direct help for colleagues in the corps who are going through situations of specific need.
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