Help underprivileged children code their future

As we head into this new year and a new normal since the break of Covid-19, we are preparing our work space to be safe for everyone and getting the team ready for face to face activities once again. 

Let us remind you that during 2020 schools in Argentina where closed, those kids and youngsters that had access to internet and devices could at least follow some online classes, but for the majority it was a missed year. And not just on the “lost knowledge” but mainly on the social and human consequences of being isolated. So we are all looking forward for this new start.

Also, during the second half of 2020 we started a transition process, looking at 2021 (and beyond), researching innovative ideas to put in place and keep on preparing the next generations of young city makers. Some ideas are now ready to roll, we will be providing new activities, a fresher look on what technology can do to improve our life’s and how to learn in fun and meaningful ways to code. 

It’s time for showtime. It is time to put in practice everything we have been preaching and working for years: being good at uncertainty, building trust and confidence we need in societies to go through this with the less impact possible, realizing that we are all connected and we need each other. 

Thanks for your support in this difficult moment, stay strong and take care of your beloved ones and your community.

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There are a lot of problems in the world. And COVID19 is making everything more complex. But looking everything with a negativity bias will hold us back. There is also a lot of good happening and we should not miss it. People are helping each other, giving a hand where they can, offering support and ideas. Of all the species in in the world, we are the only ones with the capacity to take care of all the rest. We humans are capable of amazing things, and we should be kind to ourselves and others if we want to create something better. We should remind us -and others- that we can do great things. All of us.

Of course it's a challenge, but this is a richer way to live. What are we doing to make things better, day to day? In your case, with your donations, you are supporting our amazing team and youngsters to have better opportunities.

Speaking of our team, they are working hard for youngsters in Rosario. Facing all imaginable challenges regarding the ongoing lock down since march, however we keep on providing virtual support and programs to our participants and food assistance to the most vulnerable families. Also, we started to work on a transition process looking at 2021 (and beyond), researching innovative ideas to put in place and keep on preparing the next generations of young city makers.

And regarding the future, in this case, the near future, #GivingTuesday is around the corner, it is a global movement that encourages people to give to their favorite causes all around the world. This year we want to really make it count, and we are getting help for that. Followers, supporters and fans are organizing their own fundraising campaigns to support our programs, and there are having fun in the process too (not less important)! If you want to join the movement, drop us a message on social media or to info@eldesafio.org and we can help you to plan your own initiative.