Child Protection Mexico Project #49974

Care and education of 70 abused girls in Mexico

by REMAR OCCIDENTE A.C.

Care and education of 70 abused girls in Mexico

Project Report | Jun 5, 2026
MENTAL HEALTH, SAFETY AND PEACE

By Nathali Perez Cordoba | Project Leader

Remar Occidente A.C. is a non-profit organization dedicated to the comprehensive care of girls in vulnerable situations, those who have been abandoned, or those at social risk. Through our children's home in Guadalajara, Jalisco, we offer a safe, loving, and structured environment where girls can heal, grow, and develop their full potential. The mental health of the girls is a cross-cutting priority at Remar Occidente. We recognize that many of them arrive with experiences of trauma, neglect, or violence, so continuous psychological support and therapeutic activities are essential pillars of their recovery and holistic development. Promoting and strengthening the mental health of the 70 girls residing at the Remar Occidente children's home, through professional psychological interventions, therapeutic group workshops, and holistic wellness activities, while guaranteeing their protection, emotional stability, and full development, is a fundamental part of our daily work.

Therapeutic Approaches Used

• Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT): For managing distorted thoughts, anxiety, and problematic behaviors.

• Trauma-based therapy (TBT): Specifically for girls with a history of abuse or violence.

• Play therapy: Especially used with younger girls to facilitate emotional expression.

• Mindfulness and emotional regulation techniques: For stress management and the development of self-awareness.

• Therapeutic narrative: For reframing traumatic experiences through personal storytelling.

Group and Individual Psychological Workshops

A) Emotional Skills Workshop

• Identifying and expressing emotions appropriately.

• Emotional regulation: breathing techniques, progressive relaxation, and visualization.

• Self-esteem and recognizing personal strengths.

• Managing anger and frustration in a healthy way.

B) Social Skills and Interpersonal Skills Workshop

• Assertive communication and peaceful conflict resolution.

• Teamwork and peer cooperation.

• Empathy and understanding others' perspectives.

• Personal boundaries and mutual respect.

C) Violence Prevention and Sexual Education Workshop

• Body awareness and rights (appropriate to the age group).

• Recognizing risk situations and support networks.

• Abuse prevention and how to ask for help.

• Healthy relationships and self-care.

D) Life Project Workshop

• Short-, medium-, and long-term personal and academic goals.

• Values, identity, and sense of belonging.

• Life skills and decision-making.

• Career guidance for adolescent girls.

Crafts and Art Therapy Workshops Crafts workshops provide a space for creative expression and emotional healing.

Through art and hands-on creation, girls find a safe way to express emotions that are sometimes difficult to verbalize, especially those related to traumatic experiences.

The mental health work carried out at the Remar Occidente Children's Home represents a collective, sustained effort with measurable results in the lives of 70 girls who have found a safe haven and a space for healing in our institution.

The combination of individual and group psychological support with complementary activities such as gardening and arts and crafts workshops has proven to be an effective strategy for addressing the complexities of childhood trauma.

Every space, every workshop, and every session contributes to building a more stable present and a more hopeful future for each girl.

The support of each of you has been a decisive factor in the sustainability of this project.

Thanks to the resources provided by donors from around the world, it is possible to maintain a dedicated professional team, adequate facilities, and sufficient materials to ensure high-quality therapeutic work.

Remar Occidente reaffirms its commitment to the comprehensive protection and well-being of every girl in our care. We will continue working with dedication, transparency, and love, because every girl deserves to heal, grow, and dream big.

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Feb 6, 2026
Safe Spaces, Healing Journeys

By NATHALI PEREZ CORDOBA | DIRECTORA OPERATIVA

Thanks to the continued commitment of our donors and partners, Remar Casa Hogar Occidente remains steadfast in restoring the rights and dignity of 70 girls who are survivors of various forms of abuse. This quarter has been a period of continuity and growth, strengthening existing programs while expanding opportunities that support the girls’ holistic development.

Every step we take is focused on healing, protection, and empowering each girl to grow in a safe, nurturing, and hopeful environment.

Continuity and growth of formative workshops

During this reporting period, we continued and strengthened key workshops that have shown a positive impact on the emotional, creative, and practical development of the girls:

Jewelry-Making Workshop:
This workshop continues to grow steadily, allowing the girls to develop fine motor skills, creativity, and concentration. It also fosters self-esteem, patience, and consistency, while introducing productive skills that may support future independence.
Community Garden (Vegetable Garden):
The garden remains a central educational and therapeutic space. This quarter, the girls learned how to produce compost, gaining knowledge about organic recycling and environmental care. The compost is now used to nourish the garden, reinforcing sustainability and responsibility.
Connection with nature and creation of a safe bond:
We continue encouraging meaningful interaction with nature as a path to emotional healing. The garden and green areas have become spaces of protection and recreation, where the girls build a sense of safety, calm, and trust—essential elements for emotional recovery.

Early childhood stimulation and inclusion of younger girls

As part of our ongoing growth, younger girls in the home were incorporated into early stimulation activities, designed specifically for their developmental stage. These activities strengthen sensory, motor, and emotional development, promoting care, affection, and learning from early childhood.

Recreational activities and community celebrations

Thanks to the invitations and collaboration of supportive community members, several recreational activities were carried out this quarter. During the holiday season, the girls participated in festive celebrations that brought joy, connection, and hope, reminding them that they are supported and valued by a caring community

Moving forward—together

Every workshop that continues, every new skill learned, and every moment of joy restored is made possible by the generosity of people like you. Your support does more than meet basic needs—it helps create spaces for healing, learning, and protection.

At Remar Casa Hogar Occidente, we reaffirm our commitment to continued growth, strengthening our workshops, and walking alongside each girl as she rebuilds her life.

Thank you for believing in our mission.
Thank you for extending your hand.
Thank you for being part of this transformation.

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Oct 10, 2025
Healing Hands, Creating Hands

By Nathali Perez Cordoba | DIRECTORA OPERATIVA

Manos sanadoras, manos creadoras

Por Nathali Pérez Córdoba | Director de Operaciones

Gracias al compromiso continuo de nuestros donantes y socios, en Remar Casa Hogar seguimos avanzando en la restitución integral de derechos de 70 niñas víctimas de diversas formas de abuso. Cada paso que damos es una oportunidad para sanar, aprender y construir una vida llena de dignidad y posibilidades reales.

Nuestro enfoque sigue centrado en el desarrollo holístico : nos preocupamos no sólo por su educación formal y su bienestar físico, sino también por su mundo emocional y las habilidades prácticas que permitirán a nuestras niñas construir sus propios caminos con confianza, resiliencia y alegría.

Nuevos talleres: Creatividad, trabajo en equipo y conexión con la naturaleza

En los últimos meses, hemos lanzado con entusiasmo nuevos talleres prácticos y terapéuticos que no solo enseñan habilidades útiles, sino que también brindan espacios para la autoexpresión, el autocuidado y el crecimiento emocional:

Taller de Yeso Artístico.
Las niñas participan en actividades creativas de yeso, donde aprenden a moldear, decorar y expresarse artísticamente. Este taller les ayuda a desarrollar habilidades manuales, a la vez que fortalece su autoestima y concentración.
Creación y mantenimiento de jardines.
Conectar con la naturaleza es una herramienta poderosa para la sanación emocional. Por eso cultivamos nuestro propio jardín. Las niñas aprenden a cuidar las plantas, a trabajar en equipo y a asumir responsabilidades, mientras experimentan la alegría de ver crecer algo que plantaron con sus propias manos.

Continuando fortaleciendo el bienestar emocional

El apoyo psicológico sigue siendo un pilar fundamental de nuestro trabajo. Realizamos sesiones individuales y grupales centradas en la resiliencia, la regulación emocional, la autoestima y la construcción de vínculos afectivos saludables . Estos espacios seguros ayudan a las niñas a comprender sus emociones, sanar heridas profundas y desarrollar habilidades para la vida.

También continuamos promoviendo nuestras sesiones de lectura crítica y expresión emocional , donde las niñas exploran historias que las inspiran y reflexionan sobre sus propias experiencias, ayudándolas a fortalecer tanto la comunicación como el pensamiento crítico.

Educación y recreación: construyendo el presente, soñando el futuro

En cuanto a la educación, nos esforzamos por ampliar sus oportunidades académicas . Varias niñas se están inscribiendo actualmente en programas de formación profesional (como cursos de belleza), lo que les abre nuevas puertas para el futuro.

También priorizamos las actividades recreativas y de enriquecimiento emocional . Los fines de semana y en temporadas especiales, organizamos salidas culturales, excursiones a la naturaleza y celebraciones que promueven la alegría, el sentido de pertenencia y el disfrute de la infancia.

Gracias por ser parte de esta transformación

Cada logro que alcanzamos es posible gracias a la solidaridad de personas como tú . Tus donaciones no solo nos ayudan a cubrir necesidades básicas, sino que también se convierten en herramientas de sanación, aprendizaje y empoderamiento .

En Remar Casa Hogar seguimos profundamente comprometidos con cada niña, cada historia y cada sueño que espera ser reconstruido .

Gracias por seguir creyendo en ellos. Gracias por ser parte de este cambio.

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