During the month of April, a new session of the Teacher Group was held at Institución Educativa San Francisco, located in a rural area of the Tolima department (Colombia), with the participation of professionals from Fundación Yumakids.
In Colombia, around 30% of students attend rural schools, according to the Ministry of National Education. This reality brings significant challenges in terms of access to resources, working conditions for teachers, and psychosocial support. In this context, strengthening the emotional well-being of educational teams in rural territories becomes especially relevant.
This intervention is part of the fieldwork developed by the organization across different educational contexts, aimed at working with school teams and strengthening teachers’ emotional well-being in their daily practice.
In this space, teachers are able to share meaningful experiences from their practice, within a setting of listening and reflection facilitated by specialized professionals. This process helps reduce feelings of professional isolation and strengthens the care of those who support children and adolescents on a daily basis.
Fieldwork in rural contexts allows these methodologies to be adapted to specific educational realities, where resources and structural conditions may present additional challenges. This close and context-sensitive approach enhances the relevance and sustainability of the support processes.
The session held on April 16 at Institución Educativa San Francisco is part of the ongoing commitment to strengthening community mental health through work with teachers, recognizing their fundamental role in building healthier and more protective educational environments.
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