The YMCA of Latin America and the Caribbean and Hello Insight spearheaded a regional initiative between 2023 and 2024 to foster socio-emotional skills among young people and build evaluation capacity within social organizations. Seven organizations from Colombia and Peru participated in the initiative: YMCA Perú, YMCA Bogotá and Cundinamarca,

"Time in nature can be a powerful antidote to the negative impacts of trauma and stress in children’s lives." — Casey Family Programs The growing mental health crisis among young people has far-reaching consequences, from increasing suicide rates to delayed education and career opportunities. However, key social

Playing and learning in the outdoors is essential for young people’s health and well-being. Connecting young people to the outdoors and nature can help them improve their sense of autonomy and self-concept, as well as their life satisfaction, sense of purpose, and enthusiasm. For these reasons and