Focusing on children in Argentina

A few volunteers gathered their bags and began to walk to the bus stop after a morning of working in the Pilares education program in Villa 21. Dani, a 3^rd grade student in the education program, walked down the sidewalk alongside the volunteers, excitedly joining them in singing a song he had learned in his theater workshop earlier that morning.  

Every Friday morning during this theater workshop, the students spend an hour participating in different team building and theatrical activities.  A few of these activities include playing warm up games like “Simon says,” learning choreography to dances to perform in front of the large group, designing posters for hypothetic shows they brainstormed and created themselves, and performing mock red carpet interviews as their favorite character or persona (superwoman was a popular choice!).  This workshop not only teaches the students a little bit about theater, but also presents students with the opportunity to use their creativity and express themselves in a fun and new way.

In addition to the theater workshop, the education program has implemented 3 other artistic workshops for the kids to participate in once a week: literature, art, and English.  These workshops are geared toward giving the students a creative outlet, safe space, and an opportunity to explore a form of expression that they might not otherwise have access to or opportunity to try! These hours are spent laughing and learning, and have become a vital part of the Pilares education program! 

As always, thank you for your continued love and support! Pilares could not continue to do what do without your help!

Links:

• Pilares Website