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09

Emotional Wellbeing, the Foundation for Overcoming Hardship!

YOUTH & CULTURE
Nov 9, 2022 6 0
At Soy niña, soy importante we carry out awareness campaigns that entice interest and amplify the reach of important messages. Such is the case of the photographic mural "Listen to me, I am the present", a project that gives a microphone to the girls who participate in our initiative so they can say strong and loud what it means to a girl for them.
Nov

08

A Story about the Transformational Power of Soy niña, soy importante

YOUTH & CULTURE
Nov 8, 2022 8 0
Soy niña, soy importante forms part of the Global Wellness Institute’s new digital film series, “In Pursuit of Wellness: The art & science of living well,” which explores the importance of wellness in every aspect of life, covering 17 inspirational stories of wellbeing from across the globe. One of the stories, “Taking Charge” features a Dominican girl living in a rural community whose image of herself transforms as a result of participating in Soy niña, soy importante.
Nov

01

Listen to me, I am the present: A cry from and for the girls of Dominican Republic

YOUTH & CULTURE
Nov 1, 2022 11 0
"Listen to me, I am the present" showcases the voices of young girls that have participated in our initiative and captures their declarations about what it means to be "them". The work of Soy niña, soy importante seeks to empower girls from an early age, encouraging them to reach for their dreams.
Jul

26

Summer Camp Returns to Miches

YOUTH & CULTURE
Jul 26, 2022 15 0
As of this Monday, July 25th, we’ll be reunited with our girls for the annual summer camp, Soy niña, soy importante, an initiative hosted by Fundación Tropicalia, where the girls of the Miches community learn to defend their rights, achieve their dreams and develop their abilities.
Jun

27

‘Yamila is Afraid’, a story that highlights the challenges Dominican girls face

YOUTH & CULTURE
Jun 27, 2022 9 0
A children's book by Yina Guerrero, illustrated by Yatxel Sánchez in collaboration with Fundación Tropicalia, depicting the image of the Dominican girl through the eyes of Yamila, a girl from Miches who is afraid of not fulfilling her dreams.
Jun

08

Ambassadors unite for Dominican children

YOUTH & CULTURE
Jun 8, 2022 9 0
The Soy niña, soy importante Ambassadors Network has been pivotal in advancing our cause. This year marks the fifth anniversary of our Ambassadors Network, which is made up of influencers that have powerful voices and platforms in the Dominican Republic.

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