The Cabildo of La Gomera allocates €16.2 million to social welfare in 2026, the chapter with the largest budget allocation. President Casimiro Curbelo highlights the social shield as a priority.
The Cabildo of La Gomera has confirmed that social welfare is the largest item in its accounts for 2026, with €16.2 million, which represents almost 17% of the total budget of the island institution. This was announced by the president of the Cabildo, Casimiro Curbelo, during the presentation of the Insular Meeting of the Elderly, an event aimed at recognising the elderly population of the island.
According to Curbelo, these resources are allocated to a network of services and aids that support the population in situations of dependency, illness, or loneliness. The investment, he assures, allows the elderly to remain in their environment and receive the necessary care without having to travel off the island.
A budget focused on people
The island president explained that the social item is the most important in the accounts, ahead of other areas such as infrastructure or economic promotion. “Behind every figure, there is a person,” affirmed Curbelo, who emphasised that governing “with citizens at the centre” means transforming public resources into autonomy and quality of life.
The geographical dispersion of La Gomera, with remote population centres and mobility difficulties, necessitates the design of specific policies. The Cabildo asserts that solutions conceived for other island realities cannot be applied, so services are adapted to the territory to reach all municipalities.
Collaboration with the third sector
The social care model would not be possible without the collaboration of associations and social entities working on the island. The Cabildo maintains economic agreements with organisations dedicated to Alzheimer’s, functional diversity, support for the elderly, and family assistance.
Curbelo highlighted that these entities provide proximity and efficiency, and that their work is “essential” for ensuring help reaches those who need it most. The Insular Meeting of the Elderly, which will be held soon, will serve as a space for recognition and coexistence, and will remind us that “a society is measured by how it cares for those who have supported it.”
The president also emphasised that the Cabildo's commitment is to consolidate an institution that “listens and protects,” and that works to ensure no one feels alone. “Caring for our elderly is also caring for the present and future of La Gomera,” he concluded.
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