2022
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Named person(s)
group
Creciendo Juntos has permission to publish this photo.
Date photo taken
03 July 2022
Partner organization
Creciendo Juntos (Growing Together)
City/Town
Soacha
Country of origin
Colombia
Region
Latin America and Carribbean
Photo credit
MCC photo/Clara Unzicker
Description
At the beginning of the annual Mundialito por la Paz (Soccer Tournament for Peace), each child receives a uniform and makes a grand entrance with their team and their team's banner. The tournament is organized by MCC's partner Creciendo Juntos, translated Growing Together.
Clara Unzicker of Benson, Illinois, is serving in Colombia through MCC’s Serving and Learning Together (SALT) program as a child and youth worker with Creciendo Juntos.
(Note on timing: Unzicker served in SALT in 2021-2022 and extended her assignment through fall 2022.)
Personal/Project impact
Creciendo Juntos is an MCC partner that works with children and youth in Soacha, Colombia, in a neighborhood affected by extreme poverty and high rates of violence. Creciendo Juntos offers a variety of after-school activities, tutoring, workshops focused on peace and nonviolence, and a favorite event for many of the children–the Mundialito por la Paz (Soccer Tournament for Peace). This year marks the soccer tournament's fourth year, which includes 80-100 children ages 6-17. Children participating in the tournament are active in soccer practice and workshops that focus on nonviolence, teamwork, and conflict resolution. After several weeks of soccer practice and workshops, Creciendo Juntos holds an inauguration to celebrate the beginning of the tournament. Each child receives a uniform and makes a grand entrance with their team and their team's banner. The Mundialito is a highly anticipated event each year and is supported well by the community.