Background

Since 1956, Granja Hogar focuses on children and young people of Chihuahua living in conditions of extreme poverty, being at risk of social marginalisation, living in disintegrated families, victims of violence and abandonment. Most of them are of Rarámuri origine.

Overall objective

To foster a community of practice that promotes participation, the development of citizenship skills and the strengthening of collaboration between the different members of the Province's educational communities.

Specific objectives:

Objective

Environmental awareness raising and practical information

Activity

During period of COP 21 (Dec 2015) an upper junior class had lessons on the effect on the environment of carbon dioxide - lessons which also included information about the causes and effects of acid rain and global warming.

 

Background

The Popular Education is a learning concept that focuses mainly on marginalised people (unemployed, indigenous, peasants, etc.) and their learning process. It enhances their learning through experiences, practices and reasoning in/on their local environment. Popular Education has had a long tradition in Latin America since the end of XX and one of its founder is Paolo Freir.

Objective

Environmental awareness-raising and skills development.

Activities 

Promotion of recycling and awareness of waste disposal in the community.