Last Saturday, we held an engaging recreational day organized into five activity stations: calm, identity, recreation, health, and the environment.
Through each station, our beneficiaries explored and experienced their rights through meaningful activities that strengthened emotional well-being, self-esteem, positive relationships, self-care, and responsibility toward their surroundings.
An experience that reminds us that children’s rights are not only taught—they are lived.
As part of the educational initiatives of Fundación Mi Ciudad con Vida, we conducted a workshop focused on encouraging reflection on the responsible use of social media and the content we share online.
Through participatory activities, our beneficiaries explored how posts, photographs, and messages may present only one part of reality and create perceptions that do not always reflect what happens in everyday life.
The session also aimed to strengthen their ability to critically assess what they see online before comparing it with their own lives. Topics included the pressure to project a certain image, the search for approval, and the tendency to compare personal experiences with carefully curated content.
In this way, the workshop encouraged a more mindful and conscious approach to social media, based on the understanding that every post involves a choice about what to show—and what to leave out.
At our Soledad location, we learned about mango, a seasonal fruit that gave us an opportunity to explore more mindful eating habits.
Through a variety of activities, we explored different ways to enjoy mango—as a juice, in salads, in desserts, or simply on its own—while discovering its flavors and versatility as part of a balanced and varied diet.
It was a hands-on learning experience where the children discovered its nutritional benefits and reflected on the importance of including fruit in their daily routines as part of caring for their health and well-being.
This Saturday, we enjoyed a day filled with movement, cooperation, and discovery. In the courtyard, we took part in games, activities, and challenges that helped strengthen teamwork, creativity, and trust among participants.
With our leadership group, we carried out activities focused on developing and strengthening communication skills, which are essential for building healthy relationships and fostering positive leadership.
Meanwhile, with our younger children, we explored emotional awareness, a sense of wonder, and the expression of feelings through games and experiences that helped them better understand themselves and others.
At the Foundation, we remain committed to creating spaces where learning, playing, and growing go hand in hand.
Our Social Worker, Carolay Álvarez, a graduate of the Foundation and a trained psychologist, led this week’s home visits as part of our comprehensive support and family accompaniment strategies.
These visits allow us to gain a direct understanding of living conditions, family dynamics, and potential risk factors that may affect the emotional, social, and educational well-being of our beneficiaries.
Through this approach, we continue strengthening our comprehensive support efforts and identifying opportunities to provide timely guidance and support to children, young people, and their families.
We continue promoting healthy eating habits among our beneficiaries at our Soledad location, with the support of the mothers participating in our Leadership Program. Their active involvement in these initiatives positions them as key agents in strengthening positive habits within their families and communities.
Through these spaces, we aim to raise awareness of the importance of a balanced, nutritious, and appropriate diet for the holistic development of our children and adolescents. In doing so, we strengthen knowledge and practices that contribute to their well-being, health, and quality of life, while encouraging more informed and conscious decisions about nutrition at home.
Fundación Mi Ciudad con Vida conducted a comprehensive educational day with children and young people from its different groups and programs, addressing topics related to nutrition, inclusion, positive coexistence, and social skills development.
Throughout the day, participants took part in nutrition education activities focused on promoting healthy habits and overall well-being. Inclusion was also strengthened through a fruit-learning activity conducted in sign language, creating new opportunities for communication and meaningful learning.
Across the different programs, participants also explored emotional awareness, positive coexistence, and social skills development, gaining tools to strengthen interpersonal relationships and promote environments based on respect and healthy interactions.
Meanwhile, our youth groups welcomed young leaders from Profamilia, who shared their experiences and knowledge, contributing to the participants’ leadership development and holistic growth.
Through these initiatives, Fundación Mi Ciudad con Vida continues to create meaningful spaces that contribute to the development, well-being, and comprehensive growth of children and young people.
At our Lipaya location, we continue strengthening our Colombian Sign Language (LSC) learning initiatives as a tool for promoting inclusion, empathy, and more accessible communication for everyone. Through dynamic and participatory activities, our children and young people continue acquiring new knowledge that fosters positive coexistence and respect for diversity.
This time, the session focused on learning the days of the week in Colombian Sign Language, allowing participants to become familiar with new signs and expand their communication skills in a more inclusive way. This experience reflects our ongoing commitment to creating spaces where diversity is recognized, respected, and valued.
At our Soledad location, we welcomed our Director, Nury Buendía, and a special guest from Switzerland, who joined the activities held with our children.
Throughout the day, they participated in energizing activities and team-building exercises, while also sharing experiences about activities and practices carried out in their country and their counterparts in Colombia.
It was a valuable opportunity for cultural exchange and meaningful learning, bringing together different perspectives and experiences in a space of connection and mutual enrichment.
We begin a new year of activities at our Lipaya location, renewing our commitment to supporting the holistic development of our children, adolescents, and young people. This new cycle represents an opportunity to continue fostering spaces for learning, participation, and growth.
Throughout the year, we will take on new challenges and create meaningful experiences that contribute to strengthening their skills, knowledge, and life goals. With the support of our team, we will continue working to create environments that promote their well-being, development, and personal growth.