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.

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.

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.

COMPREHENSIVE FOOD SECURITY PROJECT WITH THE CONTRIBUTION OF INDIGENOUS FARMER FIELD SCHOOLS: THE PALMITO CASE, SUCRE, COLOMBIA.

SUMMARY Ecoceanos Corporation contributes 1 farmer field school to promote food security for vulnerable families in the municipality of San Antonio De Palmito, Sucre. In 2020, Ecoceanos and the farmers of the community met with an NGO (Bosquecolombiano), to plan a comprehensive food security project. The project begins in 2021, with two phases; the first ends in the same year and the second concluded in 2023. This project was implemented to improve the livelihoods of 420 vulnerable families of extreme and high food insecurity with the reduction of 30% of children classified below average height by age in the project area; and a 25% increase in the value of family productive assets. The methodology of work with families focuses on productive and environmental aspects, and a design of non-formal adult education was applied. During the time that the project was applied, it was concluded that the methodology worked to strengthen organizational capacities, support for agricultural production, animal health, agricultural exchange events, post-harvest, which is expected to be replicated and sustainable because it is based on organizations with decision, where peasant women play a very important role. Keywords: schools, food security, indigenous, training.

PEDAGOGICAL PROJECT IN THE ZENÚ INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY WITH VICTIMS OF SOCIAL DISCRIMINATION BELONGING TO THE LGTBIQ COMMUNITY

SUMMARYIn 2022, the Ecoceanos Corporation provided psychological support, workshops and educational talks to the Afro-descendant community located in northern Colombia. Several members of this community are strongly discriminated against by their own families, as they are not allowed to be part of the LGTIBQ community, forcing some to abandon their homes, in search of a more dignified life where they do not feel the rejection of society. Through interviews, we explored various discourses, meanings and practices that are permeated by various religious, cultural and social factors that often end up legitimizing different forms of discrimination associated with the reproduction of stereotypes.Keywords: LGBTIQ, discrimination, abuse, neglect.