Sometimes, the most meaningful learning comes from approaching realities that are not always visible. With this aim, Year 1 Secondary students have worked on the project “Making the Invisible Visible”, an initiative that invites reflection on complex situations through empathy and social commitment.

As part of the project, students had the opportunity to learn first-hand about the stories behind Maldita Valina and La Sonrisa de Leire, from their founders Zuriñe and Bea.

Zuriñe created Maldita Valina after her son Ibai was diagnosed with a rare disease, with the aim of raising awareness and supporting research and social understanding.

Bea leads La Sonrisa de Leire, a non-profit organisation that works to raise awareness of rare diseases and promote dignity and rights for those affected.

Both initiatives share a common goal: raising awareness of rare diseases and supporting families through social engagement and community support.

Through these testimonies, students have been able to connect with a complex yet deeply human reality, strengthening values such as empathy, solidarity and social responsibility.