Huellas de Paz
We educate through art, provide training, and express gender equality while invoking care of the environment, creative innovation, and community development
Huellas de Paz (“Footprints of Peace,” in English) is a community centre that provides educational opportunities for the community of Acahualinca, which is located by the municipal dump of Managua.
The project focuses on various initiatives aimed at promoting gender equality and empowering vulnerable individuals through arts courses and community programs. The objective is to foster social change, challenge stereotypes, and create a supportive environment for marginalized groups.
Another initiative focuses on supporting young mothers and pregnant teens. Participants are engaged in activities like movie-forums and artistic endeavors, including mural creation, which provides them with a platform to express what they have learned and contribute to positive changes within the community. Furthermore, we provide monthly food packages to twelve young women during and after their pregnancy, ensuring their well-being and creating a nurturing environment for both mothers and their children.
Furthermore, the project provides essential medical services and educational talks on reproductive health to women of various age groups from different areas. Student nurses and doctors offer volunteer services as part of their practical training, ensuring access to healthcare and promoting overall well-being. Psychological services are also provided to help individuals and the community overcome the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, including grief and socio-political and economic challenges faced by families in recent years.
Through these comprehensive efforts, we aim to empower individuals and strengthen community resilience in the face of adversity. We also aim to challenge gender stereotypes, and create a more inclusive and supportive community.
Nadine Jubb visited Huellas de Paz, our partner located near the municipal dump in Managua, on April 27th for their celebration of World Book Day.
She read two books – Love You Forever by Robert Munsch and The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle.
Present were the children involved in the various arts programs as well as the teenage mothers group. The event included folklore dancing and different teachers reading books. One of the most exciting parts was a treasure hunt. A girl and a boy had to look for the clues in various books on display.
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”