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In the blog <\/span>Summary of the Guate Groundswell Program<\/a>,<\/span> I briefly mentioned the workshops that have been implemented within our communities in Guatemala. <\/span><\/p>\n

These workshops help our young leaders to develop life skills that complement the support provided to their academics. Today I want to tell you in more detail about those workshops.<\/p>\n

I’d like to begin with Girl Rising. Girl Rising is a global campaign for girls’ education and empowerment. They use the power of storytelling to change the way the world sees and values girls. Also, they launch high profile campaigns to bring visibility to the issues girls face and inspire people to dismantle the barriers that hold them back.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to the Human Development Reports, Guatemala Ranks 126 in the Gender Inequality Index. \u00a0The disadvantages facing women and girls are a major source of inequality. All too often, women and girls are discriminated against in health, education, political representation, labor market, etc.\u2014with negative consequences for the development of their capabilities and their freedom of choice (GII, 2020).<\/i><\/p>\n

The Guate Groundswell Initiative seeks to encourage and promote among our mentors an inclusive community, aware of the importance of gender equality to promote a society free of stereotypes yet empowered to work together to obtain better and more equitable results. It is worth mentioning that \u2154 of our mentors are girls and women reflecting the focus our initiative has on gender equality and women’s empowerment.<\/span><\/p>\n

SOS Involvement with Girl Rising<\/h2>\n

Gender Equality Workshop<\/h3>\n

After a few months of coordination. In October we launched the training with Girl Rising about Gender Equality. Teachers, Student Leaders, Parents, and Local Representatives of Youth & Women’s organizations were invited. The training was and is still being delivered to leaders by <\/span>Mar\u00eda Jos\u00e9 Aldana<\/span><\/a>; a specialist in youth and women\u2019s health, as well as sexual and reproductive rights. <\/span><\/p>\n

Mar\u00eda Jos\u00e9 currently serves as Country Manager of Girls Rising Guatemala and has previously acted as a consultant for UNESCO Guatemala, the Population Council, and the Institute of International Education.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Gender Equality Workshop with Las Arrugas, San Felipe, and Ojo de Agua Community Leaders.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Topics that were covered:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n