Our 2007 Workshops
The
Construyendo un futuro project - phase (1) took place in the
Central Peruvian Andes from March to September 2007.
In this stage of the project,
rural female students (15-19 years
of age) actively participated in a series of
workshops, in which local specialists (educators,
psychologists, registered nurses, and technicians) shared
critical professional and personal information. The students
had the opportunity to ask about and discuss several
sensitive topics. The specialists
played a key role acting as advocates,
particularly in domestic violence cases.
The workshops included:
Vocational Direction (I – II)
Self-esteem and Self-efficacy (I – II)
Sex
Education and Gender Issues (I – II)
Domestic Violence and women (I – II)
For
most students attending these workshops, this was the first
time that they experienced such
interaction with professionals, who were willing
to personally work with them and listen to their needs.
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