What is your involvement with the YMCA?
I have been part of the JUGANDHI group since 2006. This group is part of the education and coexistence work that the YMCA of Medellin does. We work with youth and children to promote nonviolence and children’s rights through cooperative games. I am also an active part of Peace Day celebrations.
Who are your role models?
My mother is my biggest inspiration, because although she is simple, she has done so much for me. I’m also inspired by the writer Paulo Freire. He is Brazilian and I love his books because he talks about freedom and world transformation through education.
What is your passion?
My passion is working with children and young people in order to be part of the transformation of my city. I dream that Medellin can be a peaceful place, without the violence that we have in our daily lives. My other passion is studying and reading about social work.
What would you like to share with people in Toronto?
I want to share knowledge about my community, the YMCA of Medellín and the many skills I have learned to promote non-violence.
What are you hoping to learn from your experience in Canada?
I want to learn about different YMCA programs that work with children and youth, such as Peel Youth Village and the Strong Kids Campaign. I am also hoping to learn new methodologies and strategies for working with the people in Medellin. As well I am excited to learn about Canadian culture and society and to visit Niagara Falls!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GH6wPZM4Yhk&feature=related
I have been part of the JUGANDHI group since 2006. This group is part of the education and coexistence work that the YMCA of Medellin does. We work with youth and children to promote nonviolence and children’s rights through cooperative games. I am also an active part of Peace Day celebrations.
Who are your role models?
My mother is my biggest inspiration, because although she is simple, she has done so much for me. I’m also inspired by the writer Paulo Freire. He is Brazilian and I love his books because he talks about freedom and world transformation through education.
What is your passion?
My passion is working with children and young people in order to be part of the transformation of my city. I dream that Medellin can be a peaceful place, without the violence that we have in our daily lives. My other passion is studying and reading about social work.
What would you like to share with people in Toronto?
I want to share knowledge about my community, the YMCA of Medellín and the many skills I have learned to promote non-violence.
What are you hoping to learn from your experience in Canada?
I want to learn about different YMCA programs that work with children and youth, such as Peel Youth Village and the Strong Kids Campaign. I am also hoping to learn new methodologies and strategies for working with the people in Medellin. As well I am excited to learn about Canadian culture and society and to visit Niagara Falls!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GH6wPZM4Yhk&feature=related
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