The school age children in two of our small town service area communities in Durango, Mexico do not have access to our afterschool program nor extra curriculum activities in their neighborhood because of the economic disadvantages. They have no alternative, but to walk home at the end of their school day to assist their parents or guardian in household chores like cooking, cleaning and helping with the younger siblings and other chores that will facilitate the parents to support them in bringing in financial security to the household.
In visiting these underprivileged neighborhoods in town, the children were very happy and excited to see us. The reason being is that they get some kind of support, guidance, mentoring and assistance from us. During our first visit in 2022, our goal was to serve at least 25 kids, fortunately, we were able to service over 50 children!
The parents and community were very appreciative after observing the joyful and hopeful look on their faces. They requested that we extend the time frame of the camp and to enroll more children in the program and they even requested a fitness class for the adults.
The kids in Durango, Mexico often attend our program meagerly equipped without adequate footwear. They often come in sandals, boots, or sneakers which are worn out, ripped, tattered, unkempt and scruffy. Our Non-profit organization was able to distribute shoes and socks to all participants.
To a great degree, it is particularly more rewarding to break barriers by encouraging these children, especially with the girls. The community was ecstatic watching the two female coaches, Emerita and Yvette playing basketball in their small town teaching and mentoring them. Basketball is scarcely seen with women playing, as the women in the town are usually caring for their families at home whilst the men are busy predisposed to their day-to-day activities working. Essentially to them, sports is fundamentally considered a "man's" sport so perceiving little girls on the court was extra exhilarating for us.
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