Paza la Paz
It is a project aimed at young people between 14 and 28 years old who are in situations of social vulnerability. It seeks to contribute to the building of peace and the transformation of social conflict in Colombia, creating opportunities for the empowerment and inclusion of young women and men..
Why be part of the Paza La Paz program?
Develops skills to work in a team and manage conflicts positively.
Increases confidence in yourself and in others.
Recognizes the values, principles, and attitudes of a YMCA leader: inclusive, socially sensitive, and responsible.
Positively impacts your community.
Identifies entrepreneurship opportunities and your vocation.
Learn about youth participation spaces where you can make an impact at the municipal, departmental, and national levels.
Join the change!
To achieve this, training processes are carried out using innovative methodologies based on experiential education, across three specific components or areas of work:
Coexistence
and Peace
Young people offer peaceful solutions such as as peace and coexistence promoters within their families and communities.
Youth Organization and Participation
Training for young people and adults, strengthening their life projects through the discovery of talents and skills that they can apply in social programs.
Youth
Empowerment
Young people take part in social and economic initiatives that help strengthen their social skills and sense of purpose.
How to get involved?
Become a leadership agent
for peace and coexistence
Donate so we can reach
more young people
Connect the project or some
components to
your organization
Together we are more, which is why we invite you to be part of this project:
Fill out the registration form.
Our team will get in touch with you
Be part of the change.
Learn about the cities where Paza La Paz is being implemented
Testimonials
Luis David Holguín Giraldo
YMCA Medellín
Carol Blanco Martínez
YMCA Bogotá
This program is co-financed by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA).
