CUSTOM CHALLENGE; PARAGUAY
PROVEN INTERVENTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED
Life skills programming for children.
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DISTRIBUTION MODEL INNOVATION
Statistics on violence in Paraguay are alarming. Studies have shown that 60% of children experience abuse at home, 20% of women are victims of domestic violence, and 70% of victims do not report the issue. Teachers report concerning levels of bullying and physical aggression even at elementary schools and one study has reported that 42% of violent episodes reported were related to sexual violence. These numbers do not capture long-term consequences of violent incidents like post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse, depression, or violent behavior.
Zero Violencia will develop a curriculum designed to foster WHO's 10 essential life skills: problem solving, critical thinking, effective communication, decision-making, creative thinking, interpersonal relationship skills, self-awareness building, empathy, and comping with stress and emotions. They will incorporate lessons that have successfully engaged youth in Paraguay in the past.
Distribution will begin in Coronel Oviedo, a city of 110,000 people that has been ignored by NGOs despite extremely high poverty levels. Their distribution plan includes four steps: build local partnerships, recruit and train facilitators, launch programs, and conduct evaluation.
PILOT and scaling GOALS
Reach 800+ children during the pilot
Reach 1140 children by the end of year 1
Reach 2880 children by the end of year 2
Reach another 4320 younger children by the end of year 2 through associated tutoring and games for a total of 7200 students.
FOUNDING TEAM
Estee Katcoff - Founder and CEO
Maria Martinez - Program Manager
Genaro Cardozo - Community Organizer
Laura Lopez - Youth Organizer