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Through Well-Being Club sessions in Guatemala, women find their voice, strengthen self-esteem, and heal together.
Through Well-Being Club sessions in Guatemala, women find their voice, strengthen self-esteem, and heal together. [Luis Pedro Lara/IOM]
Vanessa Canahuí, facilitator of the Well-Being Club in San Miguel Chicaj, guided sessions for women to help them build trust, resilience, and self-esteem.
Vanessa Canahuí, facilitator of the Well-Being Club in San Miguel Chicaj, guided sessions for women to help them build trust, resilience, and self-esteem. [Luis Pedro Lara/IOM]
Women in Santa Apolonia practice guided drawing while blindfolded, an exercise highlighting the value of trust, support, and interdependence.
Women in Santa Apolonia practise guided drawing while blindfolded, an exercise highlighting the value of trust, support, and interdependence. [Luis Pedro Lara/IOM]
“We were blindfolded and had to draw while another person guided us. It reminded me how much we depend on others and how valuable support can be,” says Jacqueline.
“We were blindfolded and had to draw while another person guided us. It reminded me how much we depend on others and how valuable support can be,” says Jacqueline. [Luis Pedro Lara/IOM]
“Many women suffer from a lack of love and respect,” says Reina from San Miguel Chicaj. “We need to know ourselves, value ourselves, and strengthen our self-esteem.”
“Many women suffer from a lack of love and respect,” says Reina from San Miguel Chicaj. “We need to know ourselves, value ourselves, and strengthen our self-esteem.” [Luis Pedro Lara/IOM]
The Well-Being Clubs give Indigenous women safe spaces to reconnect with themselves, build confidence, and grow together.
The Well-Being Clubs give Indigenous women safe spaces to reconnect with themselves, build confidence, and grow together. [Luis Pedro Lara/IOM]
Women explore emotions and stress management through interactive games and practical exercises at the Well-Being Club.
Women explore emotions and stress management through interactive games and practical exercises at the Well-Being Club. [Luis Pedro Lara/IOM]
“It was something beautiful,” says Norma. “I felt included and valued in an activity that strengthened my sense of worth as a woman.”
“It was something beautiful,” says Norma. “I felt included and valued in an activity that strengthened my sense of worth as a woman.” [Luis Pedro Lara/IOM]
Life in the remote mountains of Baja Verapaz can feel isolating, but women gather at the Well-Being Club to share experiences and grow together.
Life in the remote mountains of Baja Verapaz can feel isolating, but women gather at the Well-Being Club to share experiences and grow together. [Luis Pedro Lara/IOM]
Women take part in an “emotions game,” one of several activities designed to help them recognize and express their feelings.
Women take part in an “emotions game,” one of several activities designed to help them recognise and express their feelings. [Luis Pedro Lara/IOM]
From journaling to group discussions, the sessions created safe spaces where women’s voices were heard and valued.
From journalling to group discussions, the sessions created safe spaces where women’s voices were heard and valued. [Luis Pedro Lara/IOM]
Through these clubs, women gain tools to make decisions about their lives and propose changes that benefit their communities.
Through these clubs, women gain tools to make decisions about their lives and propose changes that benefit their communities. [Luis Pedro Lara/IOM]
Local facilitator Vanessa Canahuí encourages women to express themselves in Achí, creating a safe space where trust and confidence can flourish.
Local facilitator Vanessa Canahuí encourages women to express themselves in Achi, creating a safe space where trust and confidence can flourish. [Luis Pedro Lara/IOM]
With warmth and patience, Vanessa guided 300 women through ten Well-Being Club sessions in San Miguel Chicaj.
With warmth and patience, Vanessa guided 300 women through 10 Well-Being Club sessions in San Miguel Chicaj. [Luis Pedro Lara/IOM]
In the remote mountains of Baja Verapaz, Well-Being Club sessions help Indigenous women find their voice and strength, creating change that will echo through generations to come.
In the remote mountains of Baja Verapaz, Well-Being Club sessions help Indigenous women find their voice and strength, creating change that will echo through generations to come. [Luis Pedro Lara/IOM]
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