By IsraAID Staff | IsraAID Guatemala
IsraAID Guatemala brought together more than 100 women leaders and caregivers for two community violence prevention campaigns in Guatemala’s north-central region of Alta Verapaz. These sessions, held in collaboration with local partners, reinforced community protection efforts and marked a milestone in the #SomosComunidad project’s commitment to safer, more resilient rural communities.
#SomosComunidad is a broad initiative to empower youth and strengthen community systems across 20 rural communities. The project combines child protection, psychosocial support, gender-based violence prevention, and access to quality education. Through a holistic and locally grounded approach, IsraAID is working to create safe learning spaces and enhance community resilience.
IsraAID has also launched youth leadership training modules aimed at nurturing a new generation of change-makers. These workshops are designed to equip young people with the skills and confidence to lead community transformations. We are partnering with the Municipality of San Pedro Carchá and the Municipal Directorate of Women.
IsraAID formally presented the project to educational authorities last month, paving the way for school-based interventions in 20 schools. These upcoming activities, supported by the Ministry of Education and national organizations, will focus on digital learning, environmental awareness, and safeguarding practices for teachers, caregivers, and volunteers.
As each community leader, caregiver, local authority, and school joins the program, the #SomosComunidad project takes another step toward building a future shaped by local leadership and lasting support for the children and families of Alta Verapaz.
By IsraAID Staff | IsraAID Guatemala
By IsraAID Staff | IsraAID Guatemala
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