By Patricia Perotti | FR Director
The Project Professional Development Workshops by Fundación Espartanos is operating fully within the San Martín prison.
The project is part of the Educational pillar of Fundación Espartanos, and along with the other three pillars of the foundation - Rugby, Spirituality, and Job Reintegration - it transforms the lives of people deprived of their freedom in the San Martin prison (of maximum and medium security).
The Professional Development Workshops project promotes the training of the Spartans through literacy, formal, and technical education. It opens the doors of knowledge to the Spartans, making them feel capable of learning and valuable for what they can contribute to their surroundings with what they have learned.
The main components of the project are:
Throughout 2024:
This project is coordinated by a psychologist from the Foundation's team through the following spaces:
Testimonials:
"I didn't finish primary school, and today I can read and write. Thank you for giving me the opportunity." (Marcelo)
"I never thought my son could finish high school. I am very proud, my son has changed 200%." (Yesica, Nicolás's mother)
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