During 2023, there were 22 courses on human development. Enrolled: 568 students Training hours: 402 hours We provide workshops on socio-emotional skills, including philosophy, storytelling and healthy relationships. They are all significant opportunities for the personal growth of the Espartanos!
Overcrowding in prisons narrow the existential horizon to the mere survival. In most pavilions, psychopharmaceuticals are consumed to escape states of depression or anxiety. Additionally, all inmates arrive with deteriorated or broken family bonds. They possess formal education below the country's average, lacking fundamental tools of self-awareness, personal development, and interpersonal connections. This makes su
The mission of Fundacion Espartanos is to transform the lives of individuals deprived of their liberty for effective social and occupational integration. Rugby serves as the initial step towards social integration by instilling the values of sports and healthy habits, fostering emotional management skills, and providing a sense of belonging.
The initial impact is a decrease in violence within the prison environment, facilitated by the fact that the participants (Espartanos) reside together in the same pavilion. They adhere to stringent coexistence regulations, such as refraining from violence and theft, peaceful conflict resolution, and more. Rugby in addition to spirituality, education, and employment impact in a change of minds and hearts that allows a significant reduction in the recidivism rate from 65% to less than 5%.
