There is a clear link between abuse and academic performance. Studies show that children who have been mistreated have difficulty concentrating, demonstrate disruptive behavior, and are more likely to drop out before completing high school. Since 1994, Nuevo Futuro has provided a holistic approach to help our youth overcome the scars of abuse and excel in school. We provide a nurturing environment with psychological and educational support. We are proud of our 100% university graduation rate.
According to Colombian Child Protective Services (ICBF), nearly 75,000 abused youths are in the national protection program. There is little continuity with their academic processes as they frequently rotate institutions and schools. Nuevo Futuro tries to fill this gap by providing psychological and educational support to 111 youths. However, it is challenging to guarantee that all students become college graduates, especially with the rising cost of materials, technology, tuition and transport.
Our youth are raised in a family structure in houses with about 13 members, along with a couple who serve as their mentors. From nutritionists to psycologists, we offer an integrative approach to healing, educating, motivating, and building resilience, confidence, and independence. We also have a team devoted to providing the necessary tools to improve academic levels, learn life skills, and guide the process of career counseling in order to accompany the kids in building their life projects.
Through education and mental health support, this project nurtures self-confident, independent, and productive individuals. By breaking the cycle of abuse and poverty, Nuevo Futuro is empowering new generations of youth to achieve their dreams of owning their own homes, building happy families, and creating their own satisfying life projects. This will certainly contribute to the social development of Colombia by creating a more fair and educated society.
This project has provided additional documentation in a XLSX file (projdoc.xlsx).
