By Natalia Sanin | Project Leader
Dear Patronato community,
Thanks to the contributions of donors, during the quarantine we have provided 180 individual psychology sessions in virtual and face-to-face modality for 25 mothers and caregivers who are beneficiaries of the Patronato Foundation, managing to accompany, guide and impact in a positive way during the quarantine period and crisis derived from the global emergency situation.
Also, and, to date, we have held 19 virtual workshops on issues related to the prevention of gender violence, domestic violence, self-care, parenting guidelines, family development and treatment possibilities for abuse in Colombia.
During the month of September, we met again with the mothers and women of the project face to face, and, to date, we have carried out 12 workshops on crafts and economic self-management (decoration with balloons, handicrafts, Christmas crafts, macramé) at the Foundation's headquarters, complying with biosafety protocols such as mandatory use of masks, temperature control, hand washing and social distancing.
The psychological consultations and training have contributed to strengthen the mental health and emotional stability of the participating women. One of the beneficiaries is Ana (Name was changed for privacy), 39, who is a single mother of three children, including Santiago (15 years), who receives medical treatment through our foundation for his physical disability and chronic kidney failure.
Ana wants to thank the people who have supported our Foundation through GlobalGiving: “the workshops that I have received have served me a lot and I see that it is an opportunity for the economy of my house, I really like crafts. In advance, I thank the foundation and all those who are helping us, participating with all the workshops and the directives, thank you very much”
As members of the team, we join in the gratitude of Ana and we hope to continue counting on the valuable support that allows us to continue our preventive work with mothers and caregivers.
Please be safe,
Patronato's team
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By Natalia Sanin | Project Leader
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