[[en]]The first street experience in Mexico City was unmistakable, very early in the morning there are many taco stands, enchiladas, chilaquiles, tamales and countless other dishes waiting for hungry passersby, people rushing to their jobs, children at traffic lights working to bring a smile to their customers, street children in main squares, sun and joy. This is how the exploratory visit started accompanied by the team of Fundación Pro Niños, which has its office in the center of Buenavista, Zaragoza. [[fr]]The first street experience in Mexico City was unmistakable, very early in the morning there are many taco stands, enchiladas, chilaquiles, tamales and countless other dishes waiting for hungry passersby, people rushing to their jobs, children at traffic lights working to bring a smile to their customers, street children in main squares, sun and joy. This is how the exploratory visit started accompanied by the team of Fundación Pro Niños, which has its office in the center of Buenavista, Zaragoza.[[es]]La primera experiencia en calle en la ciudad de Mexico fue inconfundible, muy temprano hay muchos puestos de tacos, enchiladas, chilaquiles, tamales y un sin número de platillos esperando por los hambrientos transeuntes, personas apuradas hacia sus trabajos, niños y niñas en semáforos trabajando para sacarle una sonrisa a sus clientes, chicos en situación de calle en plazas principales, sol y alegría. Así comenzó el recorrido por esta gran ciudad, acompañada del equipo de Fundación Pro Niños que tiene su oficina en el centro de Buenavista, Zaragoza.[[nl]]The first street experience in Mexico City was unmistakable, very early in the morning there are many taco stands, enchiladas, chilaquiles, tamales and countless other dishes waiting for hungry passersby, people rushing to their jobs, children at traffic lights working to bring a smile to their customers, street children in main squares, sun and joy. This is how the exploratory visit started accompanied by the team of Fundación Pro Niños, which has its office in the center of Buenavista, Zaragoza.[[pt]]The first street experience in Mexico City was unmistakable, very early in the morning there are many taco stands, enchiladas, chilaquiles, tamales and countless other dishes waiting for hungry passersby, people rushing to their jobs, children at traffic lights working to bring a smile to their customers, street children in main squares, sun and joy. This is how the exploratory visit started accompanied by the team of Fundación Pro Niños, which has its office in the center of Buenavista, Zaragoza.

[[en]]Fundacion Pro Niños de la Calle was founded 29 years ago and its mission is to provide personalized attention to children living on the street, accompanying them in a process that allows them to choose other life options. The program from the Street to Hope was therefore created with the aim of providing a bridge between the street and a decent life option, facilitating for street connected children processes of reflection, development of healthy habits, life skills and the use of their strengths to change their lives. [[fr]]Fundacion Pro Niños de la Calle was founded 29 years ago and its mission is to provide personalized attention to children living on the street, accompanying them in a process that allows them to choose other life options. The program from the Street to Hope was therefore created with the aim of providing a bridge between the street and a decent life option, facilitating for street connected children processes of reflection, development of healthy habits, life skills and the use of their strengths to change their lives.[[es]]La Fundación Pro Niños fue fundada hace 29 años y su misión es atender de forma personalizada a chicos que viven en la calle, acompañándolos en un proceso que les permita elegir otras opciones de vida, por ello, creó el programa de la Calle a la Esperanza, con el objetivo de crear un puente entre la calle y una opción de vida digna, facilitandole a los chicos y chicas, procesos de reflexión, desarrollo de hábitos saludables, habilidades para la vida y el uso de sus fortalezas, para cambiar su vida.[[nl]]Fundacion Pro Niños de la Calle was founded 29 years ago and its mission is to provide personalized attention to children living on the street, accompanying them in a process that allows them to choose other life options. The program from the Street to Hope was therefore created with the aim of providing a bridge between the street and a decent life option, facilitating for street connected children processes of reflection, development of healthy habits, life skills and the use of their strengths to change their lives.[[pt]]Fundacion Pro Niños de la Calle was founded 29 years ago and its mission is to provide personalized attention to children living on the street, accompanying them in a process that allows them to choose other life options. The program from the Street to Hope was therefore created with the aim of providing a bridge between the street and a decent life option, facilitating for street connected children processes of reflection, development of healthy habits, life skills and the use of their strengths to change their lives.

[[en]]At the entrance of the Foundation is the day center, where the children can choose how they would like to start the day, where attention is given by the educator who welcomes them with a hug or a high-five in a welcoming environment, with games, activities, food and a good shower. [[fr]]At the entrance of the Foundation is the day center, where the children can choose how they would like to start the day, where attention is given by the educator who welcomes them with a hug or a high-five in a welcoming environment, with games, activities, food and a good shower.[[es]]En la entrada de la Fundación, se encuentra el centro de día, donde los niños para ingresar, pueden elegir cómo se sienten para iniciar el día, lo cual es un indicativo de atención para el educador que lo recibe con un abrazo o con una chocada de manos en un ambiente acogedor, con juegos, actividades, alimentación y una buena ducha.[[nl]]At the entrance of the Foundation is the day center, where the children can choose how they would like to start the day, where attention is given by the educator who welcomes them with a hug or a high-five in a welcoming environment, with games, activities, food and a good shower.[[pt]]At the entrance of the Foundation is the day center, where the children can choose how they would like to start the day, where attention is given by the educator who welcomes them with a hug or a high-five in a welcoming environment, with games, activities, food and a good shower.

[[en]]The children who come to the day center come from very impoverished, risky, violent and drug-using areas. Therefore, spending time in the center offers them an opportunity to avoid the risks of the street, to be entertained, learn, relax and be accompanied by educators trained to provide them with the support they deserve. [[fr]]The children who come to the day center come from very impoverished, risky, violent and drug-using areas. Therefore, spending time in the center offers them an opportunity to avoid the risks of the street, to be entertained, learn, relax and be accompanied by educators trained to provide them with the support they deserve.[[es]]Los niños y niñas que llegan al centro de día provienen de zonas muy empobrecidas, de riesgo, violencia y consumo de drogas. Por lo que, participar en el centro les ofrece una oportunidad para prevenir el riesgo de la calle, entretenerse, aprender, relajarse y ser acompañado por educadores capacitados para brindarles el apoyo que merecen.[[nl]]The children who come to the day center come from very impoverished, risky, violent and drug-using areas. Therefore, spending time in the center offers them an opportunity to avoid the risks of the street, to be entertained, learn, relax and be accompanied by educators trained to provide them with the support they deserve.[[pt]]The children who come to the day center come from very impoverished, risky, violent and drug-using areas. Therefore, spending time in the center offers them an opportunity to avoid the risks of the street, to be entertained, learn, relax and be accompanied by educators trained to provide them with the support they deserve.

[[en]]During the prospective visit, the educators were offered four basic workshops, with the objective of aligning the visions of both organizations, as well as allowing the educators to evaluate whether StreetSmart tools can add value to the work they do with street children. [[fr]]During the prospective visit, the educators were offered four basic workshops, with the objective of aligning the visions of both organizations, as well as allowing the educators to evaluate whether StreetSmart tools can add value to the work they do with street children.[[es]]Durante la visita prospectiva, se ofrecieron cuatro talleres básicos a los educadores, con el objetivo de alinear la visión de ambas organizaciones, así mismo, para que los educadores reconozcan si las herramientas de StreetSmart pueden añadir valor al trabajo que realizan con los chicos en situación de calle.[[nl]]During the prospective visit, the educators were offered four basic workshops, with the objective of aligning the visions of both organizations, as well as allowing the educators to evaluate whether StreetSmart tools can add value to the work they do with street children.[[pt]]During the prospective visit, the educators were offered four basic workshops, with the objective of aligning the visions of both organizations, as well as allowing the educators to evaluate whether StreetSmart tools can add value to the work they do with street children.

[[en]]Also during the visit, different locations were visited, including atlampa, garibaldi, monumento a las madres, and tacubaya, specific areas where there are children, adolescents and families in street situations, where there is drug use and vulnerability. There the foundation’s street educators carry out personalized interventions with them.  [[fr]]Also during the visit, different locations were visited, including atlampa, garibaldi, monumento a las madres, and tacubaya, specific areas where there are children, adolescents and families in street situations, where there is drug use and vulnerability. There the foundation’s street educators carry out personalized interventions with them. [[es]]También durante la visita se recorrieron muchos puntos donde los educadores de calle de la Fundación realizan intervenciones personalizadas con los chicos, entre ellos, atlampa, garibaldi, monumento a las madres, y tacubaya, zonas específicas donde hay niños, niñas, adolescentes y familias en situación de calle, consumo de drogas y vulnerabilidad.[[nl]]Also during the visit, different locations were visited, including atlampa, garibaldi, monumento a las madres, and tacubaya, specific areas where there are children, adolescents and families in street situations, where there is drug use and vulnerability. There the foundation’s street educators carry out personalized interventions with them.[[pt]]Also during the visit, different locations were visited, including atlampa, garibaldi, monumento a las madres, and tacubaya, specific areas where there are children, adolescents and families in street situations, where there is drug use and vulnerability. There the foundation’s street educators carry out personalized interventions with them.

[[en]]After this exploratory visit the 9 participants committed to actions thatas a team they will put in placeto meet the requirements of StreetSmart Wheels and make this project a reality in this Foundation that envisions children and adolescents using their full potential in a new way of life. [[fr]]After this exploratory visit the 9 participants committed to actions thatas a team they will put in placeto meet the requirements of StreetSmart Wheels and make this project a reality in this Foundation that envisions children and adolescents using their full potential in a new way of life.[[es]]Después de esta visita exploratoria los 9 participantes quedaron con compromisos que como equipo pondrán en marcha para alcanzar los requerimientos de StreetSmart Wheels, y lograr que este proyecto sea una realidad en esta Fundación que visiona niños, niñas y adolescentes usando todo su potencial en una nueva forma de vida.[[nl]]After this exploratory visit the 9 participants committed to actions thatas a team they will put in placeto meet the requirements of StreetSmart Wheels and make this project a reality in this Foundation that envisions children and adolescents using their full potential in a new way of life.[[pt]]After this exploratory visit the 9 participants committed to actions thatas a team they will put in placeto meet the requirements of StreetSmart Wheels and make this project a reality in this Foundation that envisions children and adolescents using their full potential in a new way of life.

[[en]]If everything goes according to plan, the Children's Foundation would be StreetSmart's fourth partner in Mexico. Stay tuned through our social networks and website!  [[fr]]If everything goes according to plan, the Children's Foundation would be StreetSmart's fourth partner in Mexico. Stay tuned through our social networks and website! [[es]]En caso de que todo sea organizado, la Fundación pro niños sería el cuarto socio de StreetSmart en Mexico. Mantente al tanto a través de nuestras redes sociales y sitio web. [[nl]]If everything goes according to plan, the Children's Foundation would be StreetSmart's fourth partner in Mexico. Stay tuned through our social networks and website![[pt]]If everything goes according to plan, the Children's Foundation would be StreetSmart's fourth partner in Mexico. Stay tuned through our social networks and website!

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