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Our History
2021
The year in numbers
MORE OF
80
WOMEN IN THE PROGRAM
OF EMPOWERMENT
In 2020, 80 women received support in mental health, Human Rights classes, Skills for life and work. Additionally, many families received emergency support during the COVID-19 pandemic.
MENTAL HEALTH
86% no longer have self-destructive thoughts
96% find it less difficult to make decisions
96% are no longer involved in domestic violence
98% improved sleep quality
98% feel less worried
97% feel safer
100% enjoy the activities of life
100% implemented impersonal care
HUMAN RIGHTS
93% learned about the different types of violence
93% understood what healthy relationships are
86% acquired basic knowledge about Human Rights
74% learned how to file a complaint about the violation of their rights
89% sabe como usar un condón y otros métodos contraceptivos.
86% sabe crear un presupuesto y abrir una cuenta bancaria
86% puede nombrar 3 tipos de violencia.
86% sabe a quién llamar si ella o una amistad se encuentra en una relación abusiva.
83% han construido metas y objetivos de vida
SEX EDUCATION
43% were introduced to sex education
81% received a talk on feminine care and hygiene
93% learned about condom use
88% learned how to prevent STIs
83% Comprende a qué empleos puede aplicar y se siente motivada para buscar empleo
83% Sabe cómo tener un buen rendimiento en la entrevista laboral
83% Sabe cómo crear una estructura de costos y un presupuesto.
83% Sabe cómo incrementar las ventas en su negocio
81% Comprende las leyes y cálculos salariales en Costa Rica.
JOB SKILLS
93% have access to suitable clothing for a job interview
100% learned about salary, pension and payments
93% understand women's labor rights
98% understand what a job reference is
95% know how to write a CV
95% feel more comfortable in a job interview
100% feel motivated to work
69% understand their career options according to their skills
90% know how to apply for jobs by email
90% understand the dismissal protocol according to your location
62% can conduct job searches
71% understand professionalism in the workplace
117
PARTICIPANTS IN ELECTIVE CLASSES
Sewing
Costura
Computación
Culinary
Emprendimientos
Manicure
Idioma Inglés
149
RECEIVED ATTENTION IN CRISIS
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Legal support
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Funeral expenses
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Crisis intervention for fire
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Crisis intervention for self-harm
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Delivery of sanitary pads and condoms
VOLUNTEER AND INTERNSHIPS
58 volunteers from colleges and universities
fundraising
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