Cazuca Dreams On

On 28th September, Tiempo de Juego run the 5th edition of the 5Kzuca, a 5K race that raises awareness about teenage pregnancy.  

The event is a space for social integration, where more than 500 children, young people and adults from different backgrounds had the opportunity to share experiences and create shared memories around themes that require special attention in order to achieve social change.

The main objectives of the event were: 

• To promote the transformation of negative images associated with life in Altos de Cazucá through an untraditional running route around the neighborhood.
• To promote sports and healthy lifestyle habits as admirable lifestyle choices
• To encourage the practice of activities during free time, especially athletics
• To be advocates and promoters of solutions to social problems that affect children and young people in the country, such as teenage pregnancy.

Since 2018, this strategy has been developed within the framework of the Andean Week, organized by the Colombian Family Welfare Institute for the prevention of teenage pregnancies. Tiempo de Juego is committed to this theme and promotes it through events such as the 5Kzucá. 

We had the support of different governmental and private platforms, who committed to tackling teenage pregnancy.energizers, cookies, cakes, deodorants, foot powders, etc. These were used to make kits that were given to the runners. In addition to this, Adidas donated enough equipment for us to be able to award prizes to the first three runners in each category of the 5Kzucá race.

Runners from around Bogotá signed up for the race and ran the first 4 kilometers on their own around the neighborhood of Cazucá. The last kilometer they ran holding hands with a child from Tiempo de Juego to show their support in achieveing their dreams and having a better future!

 The race had very positive results within the community and amongst the children. Tiempo de Juego was able to become better known and, at the same time, it was able to raise awareness about teenage pregnancy.

Last month was a very productive one for Tiempo De Juego’s team and the kids who actively participate in the different activities of Cazuca Dreams On. We’ve always been dreaming about inspiring kids through arts, sports and Technology. This is why from May 13th to May 17th we had the pleasure of hosting one of the most recognized, experienced Dance academies of the U.S, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble.

Visiting us from Denver, Colorado, and with the help of our several years cooperation with Dr. Harvey Milkman, 12 members of CPRDE (including dancers and directors) inspired us with their work and lessons. The visit began with an amazing workshop planned by CPRD to teach kids from the “Natalia Moreno” Dance School on how to communicate with their bodies at dancing, the day concluded with a unique performance by both groups together. This integration was the cherry on the cake of a fantastic day and truly showed a sense of communion and unity between both groups. This event was witnessed by almost 100 hundred assistants (both kids and TDJs team).

But that wasn’t all, CPRD was ready to blow our minds with one of the best shows Tiempo the Juegos partners, friends, participants and families could see. On an evening performance as a fundraising event, CPRD danced with their hearts in front of 250 people.

Creating this opportunities for youth is what we aspire to do every day. By providing fun spaces for them to express and explore we’re allowing them to connect with their inner self and aspire for better opportunities now and in the future.

We thank you all for the support you've been giving  Fundación Tiempo de Juego this year to be able to provide children and youth with an opportunity to have natural highs through dance and arts. 

Thank you for joining Fundación Tiempo de Juego too. The ball keeps rolling!

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