By Meritrina Baute | Meritrina Baute
Supporting Ecuadorian children - in the midst of an unprecedented national violence crisis - is investing in a better society. A child subjected to violence will be more likely to be a victim of violence in other environments, and even to be recruited - sooner or later - by criminal gangs. That is why we must favor safe environments for their integral development.
At the end of our school year, we served almost 300 children and their families and we are pleased with the results: 95% of our children have developed skills and abilities in accordance with their age; their parents have improved their parenting skills: in recognizing their own and their family's dignity, in being resilient, in fearlessly expressing their concerns about life and raising their children, and in discerning what is best for their well-being. By promoting the importance of self-care and health, all children improved their hygiene and nutrition habits, 45 cases of malnutrition are being treated, and 81% of children had access to health services. Thirty-nine percent of monitored victims of violence were determined to see specialists (psychologists, lawyers) to cope with their situation and 9% are now considered out of danger. Every month, we celebrate children's birthdays and it is not trivial: for some, it is the only opportunity to celebrate their birth and we want to emphasize the value of life, self-esteem and emotional bonding.
Pamela is 24 years old and a single mother. Eight months ago, her daughter Isabella was diagnosed with first-degree malnutrition. She was unemployed, she felt very frustrated by the abandonment of her partner and his lack of support in the child's expenses and upbringing, she did not socialize and prevented her daughter from interacting with other children; it was difficult for her to make her own decisions, she was very insecure. Out of a desire to be a better mother and for her daughter to improve, she made great strides: "the most important thing about PelCa for me is that I learned how to treat and educate my daughter, to understand her. I have learned to be patient, to be a mother". Pamela now shares her experiences with other mothers, she has recognized the importance of caring for, stimulating and feeding her daughter at appropriate times and Isabella has recovered her weight and height: "in the workshops for parents we learned about what is good and bad for children and how to feed them healthily; they also explained to me how to make sure she eats everything and recovers". In addition, she has decided to work by the hour, to be more autonomous without neglecting time with her daughter.
Thank you for investing in a better Ecuador!
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