By Maria del Carmen Velez | Executive Director
We want to express our sincerest gratitude for your generosity and continuous support to our program.
Thanks to your valuable contribution, we have been able to achieve significant goals and make a meaningful impact in the lives of teenagers and their families.
We are pleased to inform you about the achievements reached during the year 2023:
Success in the "Meaningful Lives" Program: 29 teenagers successfully graduated from the "Meaningful Lives" program, and we are pleased to inform you that 21 of them will continue to participate in our vocational program during 2024. This program aims to provide them with information and tools for vocational decision-making through monthly workshops and business visits.
Protective and Welcoming Environment: The majority of teenagers perceive our headquarters, Corporación Pueblo de los Niños, as a protective and welcoming place, providing them with security and tranquility, like an "oasis". This perception also extends to some families, who make spontaneous visits to interact with our psychosocial team.
Participation in Artistic Workshops: We have achieved active participation in our artistic workshops, with up to 30 young people in Plastic Arts, 31 in Karate, and 22 in Urban Dance. These spaces promote learning and reinforce basic social skills, self-esteem, creativity, and teamwork, among other fundamental aspects for their integral development.
Awareness of Protective Factors in Adolescence: Awareness of "protective factors" among teenagers has been promoted, addressing topics such as self-esteem, self-care, emotional self-regulation, and responsible decision-making regarding their life project.
Support for Caregivers: The training workshops have also provided a space for caregivers to express their emotions and experiences, fostering a sense of group cohesion, solidarity, and belonging to the program.
Additional Educational Spaces: Various additional educational spaces have been offered, such as talks on facing changes, emotional management, sexual and reproductive rights, and practical courses such as cooking classes, thus expanding opportunities for learning and personal growth for teenagers.
Academic Reinforcement and Entrepreneurship: Academic reinforcement in mathematics and entrepreneurship workshops were provided for the mothers of the youth, aiming to strengthen their skills and capacities for productive work from home.
All this progress and success would not have been possible without your generous support and commitment to our mission. We are deeply grateful for your contribution and look forward to your continued collaboration in the future.
By VERONICA BUITRAGO | DIRECTORA EJECUTIVA
By VERONICA BUITRAGO | DIRECTORA EJECUTIVA
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