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.
Why should we consume green fruits and vegetables?
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.
First seedling transplant session
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.
Human Rights Seminar with the Office of the Ombudsman
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.
Second day of the Workshop Classroom and home gardens
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.
Pedagogical spaces with the Community Police
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.
Morning of learning and lots of fun
The beneficiaries of the Mi Ciudad con Vida Foundation participated in various play-based educational activities on July 29th at the Barranquilla headquarters and a nearby synthetic field. Among these, activities related to emotional control and environmental awareness stood out, using art, sports, and educational cinema.
Community leaders participate in the GenerActor project
Young people from the Leadership project participated in activities of the GenerActor project, an initiative by the European Union and the Barranquilla City Hall aimed at training communities in urban agriculture, sustainability, and social cohesion. In this activity, representatives from the Community Action Board of the area, the Southwest Youth Network, students from the José Raimundo Sojo school, and the Mi Ciudad con Vida Foundation took part.
Let’s learn about the importance of using ICT
From the “Educating at Home” project taking place in Soledad, this week we worked on providing high-quality digital resources to children to enhance their academic performance, and we discussed strategies to promote their safety and integrity. We formed workgroups where each participant could carry out practical exercises from their mobile phones. We utilized the “Colombia Aprende” platform from the Secretary of Education, as well as others such as Educalandia and Duolingo.
Environmental Guardians resumed the workshop classroom
The group of environmental guardians resumed activities in the Workshop Classroom, discussing the schedule of activities for this semester and carrying out tasks related to organization, cleaning, and teamwork.
