Radio ECCA's final badge is entrusted to the Virgin of the Pine in Teror
1. Key points
Gorety Almeida Hernández, the head of ecca.edu, entrusted the emblem to priest Jorge Martín de la Coba.
During the Pine celebrations, the gathering brought together the Society of Jesus, governing bodies, the education community and partner organisations.
Through this offering, the organisation links Radio ECCA's history to a renewed project built around technology, inclusion and different teaching approaches.
2. The news in detail
The Basilica of Teror hosted an offering of historic significance for ecca.edu. The organisation placed the last gold badge retaining the Radio ECCA identity before the Virgin of the Pine, recognising a journey developed from the Canary Islands.
Gorety Almeida Hernández formally handed it to Jorge Martín de la Coba. They were joined by members of the Canarian community of the Society of Jesus, which helped found the institution, as well as the Board of Trustees, management, teachers, students from northern Gran Canaria and representatives of strategic partners.
The organisation describes the gesture as a bridge between memory and the future. ecca.edu's renewal is moving towards digital resources, updated teaching approaches and inclusive education while retaining its social and community mission.
3. Voices and statements
“We honour Radio ECCA's journey and place the present and future of ecca.edu under her protection.”
4. Context and background
The presentation took place on Thursday, 10 September 2026 at the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pine in Teror, Gran Canaria, during the patronal festivities. ecca.edu released the information on 11 September.
5. What it means for Fuerteventura
Founded in 1965, ecca.edu provides distance learning for adults across the eight Canary Islands. According to the organisation, more than three million people have used its system of multimedia materials, audiovisual classes and personalised tutoring over more than 60 years.
6. Official sources and contacts
👉 ecca.edu
