Timely Care for Early Childhood and Families

Dear Donors,

As we return from the winter break, your steadfast support has been the driving force behind the start of another promising year at our organization. We’ve welcomed new participants and laid out the schedule for our activities. Despite ongoing economic and social challenges, your contributions have enabled us to continue pursuing our mission.

Here are some of the key initiatives we've undertaken recently:

• Presentation at Hospital Penna: Fundación Pilares had the privilege of participating in the training of child and adolescent mental health residents at Hospital Penna and Centro 1. Our program advisor, Lic. Maria Paz Moya, delivered a lecture on early childhood and parenting in socially vulnerable contexts, sharing our unique approach rooted in rights and community engagement.
• Open Workshop on Women's Sexual Health: We held an open workshop for women in Villa 21.24 on sexual education and contraceptives, in collaboration with professionals from the COPIF program and their FortaleSiendo initiative.
• Workshop on Child Health: Signs of Alarm in Respiratory Diseases: At our COPIF headquarters, we hosted a workshop with a pediatrician from CESAC nº 35, aimed at educating mothers and childcare providers in Villa 21.24 about the warning signs of respiratory diseases in early childhood.

Thanks to your continued support, we can keep providing these essential learning and growth opportunities to the families and children in Villa 21.24. Your ongoing commitment helps us create a nurturing environment where every child has the chance to thrive!

Links:

• http://pilares.org.ar

Dear donor,

Thanks to the invaluable support of those who believe in our work, we have kicked off a new year with enthusiasm and dedication. Following the summer break, we began registrations for new participants in February and planned our annual activities. Despite a challenging social and economic context, we continue to work towards our goals.

Let us tell you more about the workshops we conduct during this initial stage of the year!

• Crianza en ronda: Meeting space in villa 21.24 for families, addressing topics such as childbirth, breastfeeding, nutrition, play, and sleep in the first year of life. On the first Wednesdays of the year, we begin working on children's school adaptation and continue exploring parenting issues.
• Jugar es cuidar:  Workshops on Wednesdays and Thursdays for children to explore spontaneous play in a safe environment. We start by fostering creativity with blocks, fabrics, and costumes, along with reflections on adult-centric practices.
• FortaleSiendo: Focus on strengthening childhoods with workshops on Comprehensive Sex Education, promoting body care, autonomy, and communication in an atmosphere of trust and respect. During the first months of the year, we address gender stereotypes.

We want to remind you that these activities take place every Wednesday and Thursday at our center located in Villa 21.24, in the City of Buenos Aires. Thanks to your continuous support, we can continue to offer these spaces for learning and growth to families and children.

Our commitment to the children and families of Villa 21-24 is solid and unwavering. Through a careful combination of designed workshops, personalized consultations, and community collaborations, we aim to create an enriching environment where every child can thrive. Your support is invaluable, allowing us to make a significant impact on the lives of many people.

Together, we are building a brighter future for our community.

Links:

• https://www.pilares.org.ar/