This initiative, promoted by the ULL and the Cabildo de Tenerife, seeks to adapt prevention strategies to the specific needs of each municipality. Candelaria is the second municipality in Tenerife to host this action, which will allow for the design of more effective public health policies.
Students from the ULL's Social Work Degree were distributed throughout various areas of the municipality to interact directly with citizens, gathering data on their healthy habits, emotional well-being, and environmental risk factors.
“"Knowing the reality of each municipality firsthand is key to better adapting the project's strategies."
The FARO Project, promoted by the Cabildo de Tenerife in collaboration with the University of La Laguna (through its General Foundation) and the Canarian Health Service, is being implemented in nine municipalities on the island. Its main objectives include addiction prevention, mental health care, and strengthening affective-sexual education.
After its passage through Santa Úrsula, the project will continue in the coming months in towns such as San Miguel de Abona, Arafo, Fasnia, Garachico, Los Silos, Tegueste, and Buenavista del Norte. In each of these municipalities, students from different ULL faculties will conduct between 300 and 600 surveys to create an accurate diagnosis of the local reality.
During the day in Candelaria, university students used surveys, suggestion boxes, and a “social thermometer” to capture public perception. This information is vital for identifying needs, detecting risks, and planning future preventive actions adapted to each community.
