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    <title><![CDATA[Ara in English - AFA]]></title>
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      <title><![CDATA["The AFAs shouldn't exist"]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://en.ara.cat/kids/the-afas-shouldn-t-exist_130_5637762.html]]></link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://static1.ara.cat/clip/c24e31b3-c0e7-452e-bcf9-cdab9e9b3521_16-9-aspect-ratio_default_0_x1919y1269.jpg" /></p><p>With one daughter in the first year of secondary school, another in the third year of primary school, and a third on the way, Sonia still finds time to dedicate to the Parents' Association (AFA) at her second daughter's school. She's on the board along with two other mothers, with whom she shares the responsibilities. In their case, they're in charge of organizing and managing after-school programs, including supervision, the school cafeteria—whose menus are still being decided—and extracurricular activities, as well as collaborating with the school when needed. She does it out of altruism and values ​​the palpable sense of solidarity. "It's hard work, but manageable," Sonia explains. She sees it as a form of political activism for the benefit of everyone, since their decisions ultimately have political implications, and it's essential that the board shares certain values, such as inclusion, to avoid disagreements. "There are times when you'd like to throw everything into action, honestly," she adds, "times when you think, 'Why am I even here?'"</p>]]></description>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Elisenda Rosanas]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:30:30 +0000]]></pubDate>
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      <media:title><![CDATA[Students playing basketball after school.]]></media:title>
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      <subtitle><![CDATA[It is becoming increasingly difficult to get families involved in AFAs, associations that acquire a professional role that they do not actually have.]]></subtitle>
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