This strategy is led by the mayor of Cúcuta with former street residents.
Through the program ‘Giving New Life’, the Mayor’s Office of San José de Cúcuta at least 32 former street residents were trained to resume or start a working life in various economic sectors in the region.
This is one of Mayor Jorge Acevedo’s flagship plans, which has created multiple spaces for these people, They are finding a new chance at life.
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In a formal act, these people who They said “Yes” to this process of social transformation, they trained in leather goods and manufacturing jobs, where 17 of them, They received their approval certificates as technicians in English, leather goods and motorcycle mechanics, which accredit them to restart labor actions upon completing their rehabilitation processes.
Beatriz Vélez, director of the Administrative Department of Social Welfare, stated that This is one of the goals of the municipal Administration, give second chances to this type of population in the city.
“With great dedication we are providing all the tools and opportunities to make this program a success and that “People who join can have a life with new opportunities,” added the municipal official.
In addition, the mayor of the city Jorge Acevedo indicated that This was possible thanks to the support of allied entities such as the National Learning Service Sena, where the purpose is the same: to provide new opportunities to the most vulnerable people in the city and make Cúcuta a comprehensive, inclusive, persevering, safe and productive municipality.
“As a gift for their lives, their families and for the entire city, 30 new former street residents graduated with high school through the Dando Nueva Vida program.”
On the other hand, 77 former street residents received diplomas that accredit their studies and academic preparation in each of the rehabilitation centers, being one of the greatest achievements achieved by these people, who are part of the rehabilitation processes.
These citizens participated in educational processes that will open new doors for them to move forward and achieve their goals.
Jorge Acevedo, mayor of the city, reiterated that cwill continue leading this type of spaces to get the greatest number of people off the streets and provide them with rehabilitation space.
“We go for those souls, we go for those people, we are going to deliver new children to families; They are giving everything of themselves to rejoin life, they feel alive and with hope, this is a miracle, a gigantic work”; added the local leader.
Likewise, Álvaro Gáfaro Rodríguez, one of the graduating students, commented that “I am grateful to God first and foremost and to the mayor, I am motivated and motivated.” to continue with my process; I want to improve myself, get ahead. I spent several years on the streets using drugs, but family is everything and it is my greatest motivation.”
This young man sent an invitation to all young people to make good decisions and seek to be better every day. “You feel joy and joy when you see that he is struggling to achieve a conversion. This has been a blessing for him, and for us as his family,” said Rocío Tovar, partner of one of the new high school students.
With these results, the main goal of Mayor Jorge Acevedo of achieve the resocialization of homeless people who, in a very few months, They will be able to enjoy a life away from drugs, with job opportunities and enjoying the company of their families.
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This is possible thanks to the work of the interdisciplinary teams of the Administrative Department of Social Welfare and the psychosocial staff. who works in each of the foundations in which 338people have joined the program and 206 continue with the process.
Source: Integrated Information System
