Home for Girls at Social Risk in Argentina

by Mensajeros de la Paz Argentina
Home for Girls at Social Risk in Argentina
Home for Girls at Social Risk in Argentina
Home for Girls at Social Risk in Argentina
Home for Girls at Social Risk in Argentina
Home for Girls at Social Risk in Argentina
Home for Girls at Social Risk in Argentina
Home for Girls at Social Risk in Argentina
Home for Girls at Social Risk in Argentina
Home for Girls at Social Risk in Argentina
Home for Girls at Social Risk in Argentina
Home for Girls at Social Risk in Argentina
Home for Girls at Social Risk in Argentina
Home for Girls at Social Risk in Argentina
Home for Girls at Social Risk in Argentina

Project Report | Aug 25, 2026
Shaping Futures: Ceramics and Entrepreneurship Workshops at Hogar Meraki

By Lic. Maria Soledad Gallardo | Head of International Partnerships

Ceramic Workshop
Ceramic Workshop

Dear friends and supporters, 

At Hogar Meraki, our home for adolescent girls in vulnerable situations in Argentina, we believe that a residential home is much more than simply a place to stay. It is a safe and caring environment where teenagers can begin to re build trust, heal from difficult experiences, and develop the tangible tools they need to imagine and build a different future for themselves. 

Hands-onCreativity: The Ceramics Workshop: This quarter, we were thrilled to host a specialized ceramics workshop right inside our home. Instructors came to Hogar Meraki to teach the girls how to work with clay, moldshapes, and create thei rown artistic pieces. Beyond the therapeutic value of molding claywhich serves as a wonderful outlet forself-expression and emotional releasethe workshop gave the girls a chance to discover new talents and experience the pride of creating something beautiful from scratch. 

Fostering Independence: EntrepreneurshipTalks: In tandem with the practical ceramic sessions, the girls participated in inspiring entrepreneurship talks. These discussions focused on how to transform a creative craftinto a small business, covering basic concept sofbudgeting, marketing, and self-employment. 

Our goal is to strengthen each adolescent’s confidence, autonomy, and practical capabilities, ensuring that when the time comes, they can integrate into the adult world with the best possible tools and a strong sense of independence. 

Your Collaboration Makes It Possible: These transformative workshops and personal development opportunities are only possible because of your continued generosity. Your supportis what allows us to go beyond basics helter and offer these young women real path stoward growth, empowerment, and dignity. Thank you for standing with us and helping these girls shape a brighter tomorrow! 

With gratitude and hope

Ceramic Creations
Ceramic Creations
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Mensajeros de la Paz Argentina

Location: Buenos Aires C.F., Buenos Aires - Argentina
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Project Leader:
Candelaria Lopez
Buenos Aires C.F. , Buenos Aires Argentina
$9,569 raised of $20,000 goal
 
121 donations
$10,431 to go
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