Celebration in memory of Don Bosco, at the end of January 2016, at the Fundación Don Bosco in Mérida

Family day: this was organized in order to approach the family of our girls and give them the opportunity to have training sessions. This day was about two themes: forgiveness and family communication.

Director Ligia welcomes parents and children before starting the activities

Educational trip to “Laguna El Hoyo” at 3,200 m organized by “Una Montaña de Valores” association.

Everyone waits for each other to walk together and live this day together.

At last we come at Laguna El Hoyo and enjoy a wonderful sight….....

Visiting the Museum of Science and Technology in Mérida.

Going for a walk in the park with the guides.

“Previniendo Contigo en las Instituciones educativas” (“Let’s prevent together in schools”): the first educational meeting about children’s sexuality organized by “Catedra de la Paz” association.

Starting from a brainstorming session done by the children, different sexual themes are tackled in order to give children suggestions and correct information.

“Sesion Comunitaria sobre la Sexualidad” (“Communal session about sexuality”): the second educational meeting about sexuality, organized by “Catedra de la Paz”.

We started from a video clip about sexually-transmitted diseases and then tackled the theme with the children.

Some everyday moments.

…painting…

…group reading and comprehension exercises…

…healthy and balanced diet…

…healthy and balanced diet…

…listening and reflection…

…homework…

…group work…

Recreational visit organized by a group of students at Universidad de los Andes.

Here’s one of the nice and lively group activities proposed by the students.

Two-day educational trip. Group picture—in the background you can see the Laguna Mucubaji (3,625 m asl).

A quick fruit snack before setting off for a walk to Laguna La Victoria (3,259 asl).

The first children arrive at Laguna Victoria.

Visiting the Andean condor’s nest, an animal typically living in Paramo, immortalized in this picture behind the children.

This year we have two new children: this girl is still on trial at Jardín and we are now assessing her situation… …

After we’ve seen so much and walked so far, we need to regain our energies!

Everyone’s ready to walk on the “El Oso” path in the Sierra Nevada National Park.

Walking down the “El Oso” path with our guide, Juan Rondon.

The guide explains and shows what the typical flora and fauna of Paramo is.

A little rest and play, after so much walking!

Everyone’s ready to walk on the “El Oso” path in the Sierra Nevada National Park.