Instituto Todas Marias, transforming realities Curitiba, Brazil
Alternativas Pacíficas, art workshops Monterrey, Mexico This year we have supported a creative and healing project for domestic violence victims who are in the Alternativas Pacíficas shelter. The goal of this project is that the victims work on their process with psychosocial and legal support so that they can recognise the violence experienced and heal their wounds. By developing different skills these women can acquire tools that allow them to cut with that pattern of violence. One of these skills development workshops, was the art workshop that we financially contributed to, where at least 11 women participated . The idea was to offer a space where they could express their emotions contributing to their healing process, also influencing their relationship with their children, as they became more calm and patient.
In 2023 we continued with our support to the Instituto Todas Marias, an organisation whose main purpose is to strengthen women who have suffered domestic violence, so that they can return to the job market. Our support has contributed to general costs, the purchase of medicines, personal hygiene products, milk, transportation, college tuition fees, and medical assistance. Our support has also allowed for a monthly supermarket purchase for each of the families involved. Along the year, 100 people have benefitted from our support through this initiative, including 15 children and 25 young people .
"I didn't know that there were institutions that helped women, let alone gave them shelter. I came to Alternativas because I had to leave my home. I didn't have a phone, so I told a neighbour about my situation, and she told me about this place. At the shelter, I received psychological care and it helped me a lot. I needed to be listened to and receive advice on how to proceed. They treated me and my son very well, they gave us clothes, a room, and toiletries. When my son got sick, he was taken care of. I am very grateful for all the help, and for all the people from the organisation who believed in me, thank you because everything has helped me. I now feel like I am prepared to go. Thank you."
Testimony of a woman who participated in the workshop
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