During this session, the children and teenagers from the foundation experienced a comprehensive educational space. We focused on assertiveness in decision-making, promoted teamwork, encouraged healthy competition, and through playful tools and videos, discussed the topic of Sustainable Development Goals and the goals to achieve a protected country and a peaceful society.
Jewelry-making course opening
This week, through our entrepreneurship program and in collaboration with the National Learning Service SENA, we started an exciting jewelry-making course. This space will enable the mothers and guardians of our members to learn and develop new techniques, acquiring skills in crafting various accessories.
Knowledge day
Global warming and native fauna were the topics addressed this week with our boys and girls. Activities such as recognizing endemic species of Colombia, screening documentaries, active participation, and idea generation were conducted. This made the morning of learning very enjoyable.
Participative leadership
This week, young people from the leadership project carried out various recreational activities aimed at strengthening civic participation, taking into account the opinions of team members, which contribute to a higher likelihood of effective and efficient solutions to a specific problem.
Forming leaders and transforming lives
Today, we share with you this video, which portrays some of the results of the work we have been doing for over 20 years in the Lipaya community. Thanks to everyone who has made this possible!
Recycling and Learning Session
During this session, the boys and girls from the foundation contributed to environmental conservation. Recycled paper allows giving a second life to this material, primarily composed of cellulose fibers from tree wood. Additionally, they learned about psychoeducational topics such as assertive conflict resolution, cooperative play, and teamwork.
Strategies against bullying
A morning of activities was carried out with our children and adolescents. We worked through playful activities in processes against school bullying, taking into account assertive communication, interpersonal relationships, and empathy.
Pedagogical tools that strengthen the training process
The youth participating in the project “Community Leaders of Southwest Barranquilla” have a training manual that includes all the content of the training workshops, presented in a creative and graphic manner, with language adapted to the youth population. This manual incorporates various pedagogical elements that facilitate the development of communication skills and provide comprehensive care pathways to protect human rights and promote civic participation.
Sowing Leaders
In this environmental leaders session, responsibility, teamwork, and perseverance were emphasized. Groups were assigned to plant seeds and maintain the workshop area, as well as to monitor the growing plants. The seeds planted included cilantro, lettuce, bell pepper, and eggplant.
Strengthening our communication skills.
During this session at our Lipaya headquarters, activities related to communication, reading comprehension, and leadership were carried out. These activities were conducted in a playful and pedagogical manner, reinforcing life skills, and had the enthusiastic participation of our beneficiaries.