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.
Throughout the month, participants in the Food Security program at the Soledad branch have learned about the importance of consuming fruits and vegetables, recognizing their multiple benefits based on their color. This week, we conducted various association activities to emphasize the importance of consuming red-colored fruits and vegetables, as they contribute to maintaining good cardiovascular health, improving memory, reducing the risk of diseases such as cancer, and protecting the urinary system.
This week, along with the team of environmental guardians, we continued with sessions of preparation, monitoring, and transplanting of seedlings in the garden. In addition, we carried out playful and pedagogical activities led by the youth environmental guardians for our children’s group, strengthening the development of life skills such as empathy and interpersonal relationships.
The first Orientation and Awareness Workshop for parents and guardians of our affiliates was held, with the aim of providing various spaces where they could reflect on parenting guidelines and the management of ICT, as well as the importance of recycling and global warming. Additionally, they participated in a healthy cooking workshop, where they learned about the importance of mindful and balanced eating and tasted different recipes.
Participants in the Community Leadership project carry out experiential and practical exercises related to communication skills, teamwork, decision-making, and creativity. These aspects complement their training process for community work.
During this week, the Food Security program developed in Soledad worked with the beneficiaries on the importance of consuming green fruits and vegetables to increase energy levels, improve sleep quality, maintain good vision, and strengthen the immune system. To address this topic, we used various association strategies, such as lists of well-known fruits and vegetables, image visualization, and songs.
This week, along with the team of environmental guardians, we continued to strengthen our knowledge of urban home gardens and moved our first plants to the field, promoting learning in agroecology and teamwork.
The youth from the Community Leadership project received a seminar from the Office of the Ombudsman. In this training space, they learned how human rights can be restored through public action. Furthermore, they were able to identify the national protection mechanisms that citizens have to demand compliance from the State.
Within the Home Gardens project, the group of Environmental Guardians revisited concepts of home and portable gardens, their importance in daily life, the benefits for health and the environment. Additionally, we carried out preparation and seed planting work.
From the psychosocial support program developed at the Soledad location, pedagogical spaces are being conducted with the Community Police on coexistence and neighborhood unity to prevent crimes, civic conflicts, and behaviors contrary to the law. In addition, parents and representatives of the Community Action Board of the Nuevo Horizonte neighborhood were able to share the issues faced by the community and received emergency response routes.
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