Emocionaarte

Context

In Nicaragua, the need for psychosocial intervention is growing daily due to various risk factors such as alcoholism, substandard housing, increasing child labor, and domestic violence—particularly in the poorest neighborhoods of Managua and areas near large markets, where our work is focused.

Description

Emocionaarte is a project we run in Managua in collaboration with our local partner, INPRHU, aimed at preventing school failure and strengthening children’s mental health. Through individualized psychological support and therapeutic workshops, we work with children and their families to improve emotional well-being, enhance classroom attention, and provide safe spaces where they can express themselves, relax, and heal.

The project also includes dedicated sessions for families, offering them tools to support their children emotionally and strengthen family bonds at home.

Results

• 80 children enrolled and attending classes regularly
   

• 80 children receive systematic educational support (3 times per week)
   

• 1 set of school supplies provided per student
   

• 40 parents or guardians actively monitor their children’s education
   

• More than 3 educational sessions held per week
   

• 150 children, adolescents, parents, and community leaders participate in reflective sessions, workshops, and violence prevention and awareness activities
   

• 20 adolescents actively engaged in the JOPROCAM network
   

• 2 experience-sharing exchanges conducted among adolescents
   

• 20 new adolescents organized into the network