With the aim of strengthening the children’s emotional development, visits were made to the neighborhood church and park. During these activities, they not only explored these spaces but also learned about other important places in their community, such as libraries, gyms, and sports fields. These sites were highlighted as healthy environments where they can go to find calm and serenity when feeling overwhelmed by everyday situations. In this way, the goal is to promote their emotional well-being and provide them with tools to manage their emotions in a positive way.
Training Session on Accounting and Budgeting.
Mastering accounting and budgeting is key to the success of a business. For this reason, our entrepreneurial families attended a consultancy session focused on accounting records, financial movements, and basic financial statements. Dr. Rosa Gómez, an expert with over 20 years of experience in business consulting, provided her valuable guidance to help entrepreneurs optimize their profits and manage their businesses effectively.
The Superheroes of Nutrition
At our Soledad location, the children enjoyed a day full of imagination and energy with the Superheroes of Nutrition activity. The little ones pretended to be their favorite superheroes and, through a balanced diet, regained their powers, such as strength, speed, and intelligence. This fun activity not only encouraged healthy eating habits but also promoted creativity and teamwork, reinforcing the importance of good nutrition for growing up strong and full of energy.
Learning about Sexual Health
This Saturday, the young members of the Community Leadership group participated in a special activity to commemorate World Sexual Health Day. The event included a talk with a sexuality expert, who answered questions and clarified doubts about self-esteem, self-image, sexual and reproductive rights, decision-making, and life planning. The participants had the opportunity to engage in open dialogue and learn more about these important topics, strengthening their understanding and skills for a healthy future.
Breakfast: The Key to a Healthy and Productive Day
Within the framework of educational workshops with parents and children, we have highlighted the importance of breakfast, considered the most important meal of the day, as it provides the necessary nutrients and energy to successfully start school activities. Today, we worked on identifying the appropriate times for breakfast and the food groups we should prioritize to start the day with full energy.
Bingo and Family Fun
A joyful Family Day celebration was held at the Lipaya location with the organization of a bingo event in which children participated alongside their families. During the event, families enjoyed an atmosphere of camaraderie and interaction, strengthening the bonds among community members. The day was filled with fun, prizes, and special moments that highlighted the importance of family unity in a space for recreation and togetherness.
Let’s Learn Healthy Eating Habits Through the Nutritional Pyramid
One of the main objectives of the food security program is for children to learn how to eat healthily. This week, we conducted a pedagogical activity using the Nutritional Pyramid through a puzzle, where participants used their creativity and ingenuity to arrange the pieces while also internalizing the food groups and how we can combine them in each meal of the day.
Our entrepreneurs visit the Sabor Barranquilla Forum
The participants of the “Productive and Inclusive Families” project attended the Sabor Barranquilla Forum with the aim of acquiring essential skills for the development and growth of their businesses. This project, focused on strengthening the capabilities of entrepreneurial families, provides key tools to boost their ventures. The visit to the forum represents an important step in the participants’ comprehensive training, preparing them to face market challenges with greater confidence and knowledge.
Discover the colors of food through art
This week, the boys and girls in the food security program participated in a fun and colorful activity where they learned to identify the colors of different foods. Using paint and their own hands, the little artists appreciated the variety of healthy foods that are part of their daily lives. It was a day filled with joy, learning, and lots of color!
Quick and Healthy Options for Preparing at Home
This month, our nutritional workshop focused on strategies for preparing healthy meals quickly, considering that there are parents with multiple responsibilities. Our chef Jaime Buendía shared various food options that can be bought, handled, and prepared in advance, such as salads, pasta, vegetable protein croquettes, empanadas, soups, etc.