Education: During this quarter, we implemented a
multimedia workshop to improve the writing and reading skills of our children
in 1st and 2nd grade. We also began an English workshop for teenagers thanks to
a volunteer team from the American Consulate.
We continue
with the participation of over one hundred children in the homework help club
and personalized tutoring.
Additionally, with the help of our volunteers, in this period we
developed a resource center with specialized exercises to attend specific
academic needs of each child.
Workshops: Children from ages 6 to 12 have been
participating in art and puppet-making workshops this quarter. They have created kites, crepe paper
characters, clown masks and sock monkeys.
Meanwhile our teenagers are involved in life projects
and preventive and educational workshops addressing risks such as teen
pregnancy, HIV, drug addictions and bullying.
On Saturdays, children and teens participate in
photography, percussion and urban art workshops.
Recreation: Though different games and interactive
dynamics we are reinforcing the values and rights taught in the workshops area. In December, we completed a new manual
for the recreation area with more than 150 recreational dynamics with
pedagogical basis.
During their
spare time, boys and girls enjoy different games in the playroom, including
football, puzzles and Match.
Street outreach: In
the first quarter of 2012, the Street Outreach Team has been sought to strengthen
and reinforce bonds with the population of child laborers in the streets of
downtown. Three nights per week the team offers basic educational support and recreational
activities to children and teenagers who work in this part of the city.
There are currently around 25 children and teens participating
in this space each afternoon, of which 10 are ready to enter the second phase
of our programs in Casa CODENI.
