Cabildo de La Gomera Backs Radio ECCA for Princess of Asturias Award 2026
The island institution recognizes the foundation's six-decade trajectory in education and social cohesion.
By Redacción La Voz Canaria
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Image of a microphone and an old radio, symbolizing distance education.
The Cabildo de La Gomera has officially endorsed the candidacy of Radio ECCA, Fundación Canaria, for the Princess of Asturias Award for Communication and Humanities 2026, highlighting its educational and social work spanning over six decades.
The island institution has valued Radio ECCA's significant contribution as a benchmark in using communication for education. Its approach has been crucial for vulnerable groups, promoting equal opportunities and universal access to knowledge.
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"Radio ECCA represents an extraordinary example of how education can transform lives and societies, especially when it serves those who need it most."
The president of the Cabildo de La Gomera, Casimiro Curbelo, emphasized that Radio ECCA's trajectory supports its candidacy, having pioneered the use of radio as an educational tool and maintaining a constant commitment to human dignity and social cohesion.
The foundation has developed an innovative pedagogical model, known as the ECCA System, which integrates didactic materials, recorded classes, and tutorial support. This system has enabled the education of millions of people and has been internationally recognized for its effectiveness and adaptability to various cultural and social contexts.
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"The international reach of Radio ECCA, with a presence in Europe, Africa, and Latin America, demonstrates the solidity of a project that has evolved without losing its essence: guaranteeing access to education as a fundamental right."
The support from the Cabildo de La Gomera joins that of other public and social entities that recognize Radio ECCA as an exemplary model of communication serving the humanities and a key instrument for human development and social inclusion.