PROGRAM TO SUPPORT COMPREHENSIVE CARE FOR WOMEN VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE ON THE CARIBBEAN COAST OF COLOMBIA

In order to help meet the objectives, challenges and goals of the Ecoceanos foundation in the areas of women and gender, this project is developed for the comprehensive care of women victims of violence, which aims to place the gaze of society and institutions in general towards women as subjects of law, and with full guarantees for the integral development of their human dignity. From the very conception of the development plan, and its execution through different planning, prevention, attention and support programs for groups and networks (up to now), women have made significant progress in terms of awareness, productivity, associativity and participation in urban and rural areas at the administrative, political, business and community levels. However, the numbers of gender-based violence (GBV) and other forms of violence continue to grow for various reasons that are based on the lack of knowledge of current regulations by men and women, as well as cultural conditions and structuring factors such as sexism, exclusion and discrimination, among others. This situation, which occurs in general, is worsened to a great extent by the lack of denunciation by women, the loss of self-confidence, family disarticulation and lack of affective and effective communication within the couple (above all). That is, there is still a low self-esteem that does not allow them to see much beyond their daily lives and personal experience, leading them to silently carry (in most cases) a suffering that they do not deserve, but from which they can get out, if working together depends on it. This shows that there is a need to redouble efforts to guarantee more humane institutional strategies, in order to continue advancing towards the ideal of a Quindio free of violence, especially towards women and their family members. Consequently, in accordance with the postulates expressed in the Development Plan, which contemplates the creation of the integral attention project, and which has been working in phases, this being the collection of the accumulated institutional and social experience in a single proposal of an integrating nature, as required by the moment, the population, the territory and the socio-political planning of the coast. For this reason, the Gender and Women’s Equity Office of the Family Secretariat of the Ecoceanos Foundation proposes a comprehensive strategy to help women victims to overcome their hopelessness, self-esteem, love and respect for themselves and be respected, a project that integrates actions that become their support network in all senses; legal, social, psychological, economic and cultural, strengthening the existing ones in each woman and potentiating their creative and creative skills, leadership, management and above all stabilizing the family, business and society.

AGEAS AND AEDES MOSQUITOES: DEADLY THREAT PRESENT IN THE EMBERA KATIO COMMUNITY IN TIERRALTA, COLOMBIA.

SUMMARY The Embera Katío indigenous community in Tierralta, Córdoba, is facing a serious environmental and public health crisis due to the accumulation of plastic waste and the lack of an efficient solid waste management system. The absence of adequate public policies has led to unsustainable practices, such as burning garbage, which releases toxic substances and causes respiratory diseases. In addition, the accumulated plastics retain stagnant water, creating ideal breeding grounds for the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which transmits dengue and Zika. In 2023, 4,300 cases of dengue were reported in the area, an increase of 132% compared to the previous year. In 2022, Ecoceanos managed to achieve a plastic compacting machine, reducing the volume of waste by 70% and generating local jobs. However, the instability of the electricity supply and high operating costs have limited its effectiveness. This document analyzes the problem, proposes technical and social solutions, and evaluates the expected results. The solutions include stabilizing the electricity supply, using renewable energies, optimizing the compaction system, and strengthening the circular economy. An 80% reduction in the volume of waste, a significant decrease in cases of dengue and Zika, and the generation of local jobs are expected. This comprehensive approach seeks to improve the quality of life of the community, protect the environment and respect the Embera Katío culture.Keywords: Plastic waste, public health, Embera Katío, dengue, circular economy, waste management, renewable energy, environmental pollution.

ILLUMINATING LIVES: HOW SOLAR ENERGY CAN BREAK THE CYCLE OF SOCIAL EXCLUSION AND TRANSFORM THE FUTURE OF AFRO-DESCENDANT CHILDREN IN PITA ABAJO

SUMMARY This study analyzes the situation of children in the rural Afro-descendant community of Pita Abajo, Colombia, where 75% of students drop out of school before completing secondary education due to lack of electricity and adverse learning conditions. The high temperatures, which reach up to 38 °C during the day, make it difficult to concentrate and generate demotivation in 90% of the students interviewed. In addition, there has been a worrying increase in teenage pregnancies, with 25 cases reported in children under 15 years of age in the last two years. 40% of children outside the education system end up being linked to illicit activities, including micro-trafficking and participation in illegal armed groups. This study proposes as a solution the installation of a photovoltaic system composed of 15 solar panels, 5 batteries, and 3 inverters to energize the community school. This system will ensure continuous access to renewable energy, improving study conditions and mitigating critical social issues. Energization with solar energy is proposed as a sustainable measure to transform the educational and social reality of Pita Abajo.KEY WORDS: Afro-descendant community, children, school dropout, photovoltaic system, education.

SOCIO-ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MINI DAM IN THE ZENÚ INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY OF COTORRA: CONSEQUENCES ON FOOD SECURITY AND BIODIVERSITY OF THE SINÚ RIVER

SUMMARYThis study analyzes the social and environmental problems that the Zenú de Cotorra indigenous community, located near the Sinú River, will face due to the construction of a mini hydroelectric dam 30 km from their territory. This project will have serious consequences for the river’s ecosystem and the food security of the 300 Zenú families, who depend heavily on fishing for their livelihoods.The construction of the mini-dam will directly affect the population of key fish, such as catfish and salmon, by altering natural breeding cycles and aquatic habitats. Reducing these species will not only decrease the river’s biodiversity, but also exacerbate food insecurity in the community. Zenú families consume fish on a daily basis, and the decrease in this protein source will severely compromise their diet, increasing the risk of malnutrition.In addition, fishing is one of the main economic activities in the region. The reduction in the fish population will directly affect local fishermen, including those from the Zenú community, who will see their economic opportunities diminished. The loss of income will exacerbate poverty and increase social vulnerability in a community already facing challenges related to a lack of resources and opportunities.This analysis highlights the need to conduct a thorough environmental impact study before proceeding with the construction of the mini-dam. Alternatives that minimize ecological and social damage should be considered, as well as mitigation strategies that guarantee the protection of the natural resources on which the Zenú community depends. Otherwise, the consequences will be devastating for their food, economic and environmental security.KEY WORDS: Zenú indigenous community, Mini hydroelectric dam, Food security, Environmental impact.

FOOTBALL AS A TOOL FOR PEACE AND INTEGRAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE ZENÚ INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY: ADDRESSING CHILD ABDUCTION, SOCIAL COHESION AND SUSTAINABILITY

SUMMARYThe Zenú indigenous community located in Sampués, Sucre, Colombia faces the serious problem of child abduction at the hands of subversive groups, profoundly affecting the development of young people and the social cohesion of the community. This situation has generated an environment of fear and mistrust, preventing the healthy growth and integral development of children, who present traumas and difficulties in their education and emotional well-being.This study proposes to use soccer as an effective tool to promote peace and social cohesion among Zenú youth. Through regular sports activities, leadership and human rights trainings, and improvements in sports infrastructure, it seeks to offer a safe and positive space for children. Sports activities would not only provide a means for recreation and physical exercise, but also an environment where core values such as teamwork, discipline, and respect can be taught.In addition, a detailed analysis of the current situation faced by Zenú children is included, exploring the causes and consequences of child abduction. The intervention proposal focuses on specific strategies to reduce kidnapping, foster social cohesion, and promote the integral development of young people. The expected benefits of the program, such as improved psychological well-being and reduced violence, will be discussed, as well as potential limitations and challenges, such as the availability of resources and cultural acceptance of the program.KEY WORDS: Child kidnapping, Subversive groups, football, human rights.

NETWORKED CLIMATE EMPOWERMENT: GENERAL DEVELOPMENT FOR COMMUNITIES THROUGH INTERNET PROVISION

Currently the companies Claro, Movistar and Enlazar, provides internet services in the rural area of Colosó, the service is provided through radio link technology and the connection speed is fixed and the weather also affects the quality, negatively impacting communication, we want the solution to these problems to be real and effective, we propose a new technology that allows to eradicate these connectivity difficulties, a field work was conducted by applying a form which shows us the needs of the community on issues of internet connectivity and its great benefits. It also examines government policies to implement models that ensure rural connectivity and long-term sustainability, involving the private sector,universities and other public sector entities. According to the sustainable development indexes, the objective is to enable the most remote communities to access information and internet services as an essential public service, due to their geographic location and vulnerable populations, thus making it possible to close the domestic connectivity gap. The implementation of the improved and expanded Internet services included in this project will make a significant contribution to the central government’s efforts to enable rural communities to improve the quality of life of Colombians. Cultural development that enables access to and use of information technologies as an opportunity for interaction not only ensures the use of information technologies as a source of virtual activity and research, but also contributes to the economic, cultural, social and educational development of local populations. promotes sustainable growth.

ALTERNATIVE INNOVATION PROGRAM FOCUSED ON THE WORK SKILLS OF WOMEN IN THE COLOMBIAN COUNTRYSIDE.

This program is focused on answering the question: What is the relationship of rural women with respect to community development in Colombia? Taking into account that Colombia has rural areas with great territorial wealth, favorable climate and important water sources, in addition of the strength, efficiency and willingness to work of the communities, which should become an important potential, but this is not the case, since it is evident that the majority are in conditions of poverty, due to the lack of training, entrepreneurship, resources and above all it does not have a community organization and development where women play a fundamental role. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the role of women in the rural context in relation to community development through a phenomenological design study, based on life experiences, subjectivity and the interpretation of reality from the perspective of the participants who were 12 women (2 of 6 villages located on the Colombian Atlantic coast) where it can be concluded that women from rural areas contribute significantly to community development by exercising active participation and positive leadership within all processes. of the communities, in addition its contribution from the reproductive roles in the administration of the home and the strengthening of the family make it essential to maintain the social growth of these areas, in turn enhancing their productivity and sustainable economic development.

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE RECOVERY OF INFERTILE SOILS WITH REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE AND CONSTRUCTION OF NATIVE SEED BANKS IN INDIGENOUS TERRITORIES TO GUARANTEE FOOD SECURITY

SUMMARYThe longevity of the primary sector, human prosperity, and survival itself all depend on fertile soil, something that regenerative agriculture advocates. In recent years, it has evolved from just another concept to a tangible approach that can save and secure our precious soils. The Zenú indigenous territories of the Colombian coast face the problem of soil infertility, which has a negative impact on food security and biodiversity in the region. The present study proposes a comprehensive strategy to address the problem of soil infertility and the creation of an indigenous seed bank in the Zenú indigenous territories on the Colombian coast. Keywords: Infertility, soil degradation, regenerative agriculture, indigenous communities, seed bank.

ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION PROGRAM FOR THE REDUCTION OF THE IMPACTS OF MICROPLASTIC PRODUCED BY TOURIST ACTIVITIES ON THE COLOMBIAN CARIBBEAN COAST

Los microplásticos son contaminantes emergentes con una distribución global amplia y representan un riesgo para la biodiversidad y el sustento de comunidades indígenas en la costa caribe Colombia. Estas partículas son mayormente traídas por los turistas y transportadas por los ríos desde el continente hacia los ecosistemas marino-costeros, en donde se acumulan y afectan su calidad ambiental. El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar la contaminación por microplásticos en manglares y playas del área marina protegida en el Caribe colombiano. En mayo de 2022, se seleccionaron tres estaciones en los manglares y dos en las playas turísticas, en donde se muestrearon microplásticos en el agua superficial y sedimentos, los cuales se identificaron visualmente bajo el estereoscopio, se contaron para determinar su abundancia y se clasificaron según sus formas. La abundancia de microplásticos fue mayor en los manglares en comparación con las. En ambos ecosistemas, las películas, las espumas y los fragmentos fueron las formas más comunes, relacionándose con la deficiente gestión de residuos domésticos, la baja regulación del turismo y sus residuos y la pesca en la zona. Este estudio realizado por parte del equipo Ecoceanos aporta al conocimiento sobre la distribución, la abundancia y las características de los microplásticos en manglares y playas de la región, para generar conciencia ambiental sobre sus riesgos y promover acciones sostenibles que permitan prevenir y mitigar sus impactos negativos, especialmente, en las áreas marinas protegidas involucrando a las comunidades indígenas y a las sociedad civil garantizando así el bienestar general.