Within the “Educating at Home” project aimed at parents from the Soledad branch, we carried out activities related to the importance of recreational spaces in family dynamics, conducting some games that parents can replicate at home with their children. These activities promote togetherness, communication, and strengthen emotional bonds.

This week, at the Soledad headquarters, we had a visit from Nu3, a social organization that works for the socioeconomic, emotional, and nutritional development of families in vulnerable situations. This meeting took place with the aim of getting to know our Nutritional Care Center and exchanging knowledge and technical skills.

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.

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.

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.

On July 24th, a worldwide celebration of Self-Care Day took place. Therefore, throughout the week, the Food Security program conducted in Soledad carried out various activities aimed at maintaining good health through nutrition. One of the activities was called “Choose a healthy option for breakfast, snacks, lunch, or dinner.” The children had figures of different types of food to choose from, taking into account the knowledge they have acquired.

Throughout this month, the food security project has carried out various activities to promote heart health and well-being, with a focus on nutrition through several initiatives. One of them was “What foods do you consume to take care of your heart?”, which involved an illustrative poster of the heart where children had to select and incorporate recommended foods, such as legumes, vegetables, and nuts.

From the Psychosocial Support program of Soledad and Heartland Alliance International, through their project “Steps for Integration,” a training on financial education was conducted. The objective was for families to learn basic concepts about personal finances and money management. In total, 23 people were trained.

This week, officials from the Food Security project received training in partnership with the Barranquilla Archdiocesan Food Bank on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in food, and they obtained their certification from the company Soluciones Gastronómicas la Recetta S.A.S.