2022 was a year of achievements and successes for Fénix students in the Colombian capital Bogotá despite having to cope with the additional problems of bad weather, floods and rocketing street crime as well as sharply rising prices, particularly food, which have made life hard for everyone. However, almost all students have finished 2022 with extremely high grades. “We have had difficult times, with more challenges yet to come, but the important thing is to overcome every obstacle and to keep going ahead”. (Disney – graduate social worker).
Fénix continues to support the young women with funding for higher education courses, mainly in the health and social care sectors. It also provides money for travel and other essential expenses besides group mentoring and individual encouragement and support.
Deyanire, a qualified psychologist, leads online meetings where girls can discuss their problems, concerns and achievements. This has helped with self-confidence and the important reassurance of support from the group especially in times of great stress and hardship.
Girls also attend small, intensive group language classes on Saturdays and director Beatriz leads group discussions on political and social affairs in the country including the peace process and the role these young women can play in their society.
It’s not all studying. The girls have lots of fun, too, with outings to the cinema with ice cream and discussions about the films.
You can read the full Fenix 2022 report here Fénix 2022 – Annual Report Natutama – 2022 Report or on the Fénix page of this website. It includes some remarkable achievements by some very special, dedicated and talented young women who would not have the opportunity to study and improve their chances in life without the support of Fundacíon Social Fénix.