Here in the Lake Atitlan region, we have some exciting new partnerships forming! Pueblo a Pueblo’s Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) project is collaborating with Colgate to equip our beneficiary schools with healthy dental hygiene knowledge and supplies. This initiative is part of Colgate’s innovative campaign “Brilliant Smiles, Brilliant Futures.”
On August 16, school directors, teachers, and parents from all of Pueblo a Pueblo’s beneficiary schools gathered at Tzanjuyu and La Cumbre schools to attend a series of workshops led by Colgate Program Ambassadors Carlos Soberanis and Nery Castillo. Important themes were covered, such as the relationship between healthy habits, self-esteem, and academic productivity.
On August 16, school directors, teachers, and parents from all of Pueblo a Pueblo’s beneficiary schools gathered at Tzanjuyu and La Cumbre schools to attend a series of workshops led by Colgate Program Ambassadors Carlos Soberanis and Nery Castillo. Important themes were covered, such as the relationship between healthy habits, self-esteem, and academic productivity.
Colgate Ambassador, Nery Castillo, demonstrating proper dental hygiene techniques at La Cumbre School
Colgate Ambassador Carlos Soberanis asked, "What happens when children brush their teeth? They are nourishing their self-esteem, sense of security, and confidence. And self-esteem is vital. It can affect whether a student becomes a lawyer, an architect, or a bilingual translator...”
Colgate Ambassador, Carlos Soberanis, speaking to teachers and parents at Tzanjuyu School
The Colgate Ambassadors also reviewed tips and tricks for children to use when brushing their teeth, and they gave parents toothpaste, a toothbrush, and fun informational games for students to play at home. In total, 3,945 of Pueblo a Pueblo’s beneficiary students received Colgate supplies!
Teachers receiving Colgate supplies to pass out to students
Colgate’s campaign goes hand in hand with our WASH project’s mission to partner with communities to create a healthy school environment. At Pueblo a Pueblo, we aim to reach this goal through the construction of sanitation facilities and education on personal hygiene habits. In collaboration with partners like Colgate, we’re instilling healthy habits in students and developing good self-esteem!
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