UN LUGAR PARA SOÑAR

Summary

In December 2012, a group of seven young people initiated 'Un Lugar para Soñar,' an animation reading project for children aged 6-12. With no related summer schools, they sought advice and funding from the local council, eventually receiving €4,420 from the European Union. The project aimed to motivate children to read and engage with the library, which they often find boring. It was a success, with 243 registrations for workshops. The project not only achieved its goals but also provided personal and professional growth, leading to the formation of an association for future projects. They also donated 200 children's books to the local library, selected based on participants' interests.

Takeaways

• 🌟 'Un lugar para soñar' is a project initiated in December 2012 by a group of seven young people aiming to create an animation and reading project for children aged 6 to 12.
• 🏫 The idea stemmed from the lack of animation and reading-related summer schools in the area, prompting the group to seek advice from the local government's story technician.
• 💼 They were informed about the 'Youth in Action' program, which could provide up to €5,600 in funding for purchasing materials needed for the project.
• 📅 On February 1, 2013, they applied for the project to the European Union and received a grant of €4,420 to cover material costs and other project-related expenses.
• 🎯 The main goal was to motivate children to engage with reading and to make the library, which is sometimes perceived as boring, a more appealing place.
• 📢 They decided to advertise the project by visiting all schools in Puente Genil and the surrounding villages, which led to two additional girls joining the project as promoters.
• 👶 Despite initial fears about how the project would be received, they noticed children were excited about the summer program and wanted to participate.
• 📈 The project was a success, with 243 registrations for the summer workshops, although they could only accommodate 150 participants due to the size of the groups.
• 🏆 The project has been a significant achievement both personally and professionally, with participants and families expressing gratitude and interest in future projects.
• 📚 As a result of the project, approximately 200 children's books were purchased and donated to the municipal library, selected based on the interests of the participating children.
• 🌐 The project also included activities related to Europe to raise children's awareness of their European identity, and gender equality was a cross-cutting theme throughout.

Q & A

When was the project 'Un Lugar para Soñar' initiated?

The project 'Un Lugar para Soñar' was initiated in December 2012.

What was the age group targeted by the project?

The project was aimed at children and girls between 6 and 12 years old.

What was the main motivation behind starting 'Un Lugar para Soñar'?

The main motivation was the lack of animation and reading-related activities during summer schools in the locality.

How much financial support did the project initially receive from the European Union?

The project received a financial support of 4,420 euros from the European Union.

What was the main objective of the project?

The main objective was to motivate children to engage with reading and to make the library a more appealing and fun place for them.

How did the project team approach schools for participation?

The team went to all schools in Puente Genil, including the surrounding villages, to publicize the project.

How many registrations did the project receive for the summer workshops?

The project received 243 registrations for the summer workshops.

What were the themes covered in the thematic cores of the project?

The thematic cores included psychomotricity, expression, reading comprehension, storytelling, and spelling.

What was the outcome of the project in terms of personal and professional growth for the participants?

The project resulted in personal pride and professional growth, with participants learning project execution and acquiring new pedagogical skills.

What was the value addition of the project's execution in terms of library resources?

Approximately 200 books of children's literature were purchased and donated to the municipal library, selected based on the interests of the participating children.

What future plans does the project team have regarding the project?

The team plans to form an association and continue applying for future projects related to reading animation and other themes.

Who were the main entities thanked for their collaboration in the project?

The main entities thanked were the Town Hall of Puente Genil, the local schools, the autonomous communities, and private entities like Cruz Roja and Diálogo.