CONSTRUYENDO FUTUROS BURGUNDY

Keiner, an 11- year-old with a special dream, he imagines if he had a superpower he would use it to boost his dad's food stall sales. With nightly dedication, he takes on the responsibility of cleaning and organizing the utensils. In his Construyendo Futuros drawing of an ideal world, Keiner emphasizes hearts and houses, symbolizing the importance of love and family. His artwork also features a prominent sun with clouds, which is a daily sight on his way to school.

With strong skills in mathematics, Keiner, empowered by Mi Proyecto de Vida programs, aspires to study mechanical engineering in college. In Monte Colón, Caracas, Construyendo Futuros shapes opportunities for Keiner and numerous children, fostering a brighter future.

Samantha Méndez, affectionately known as "Samy," initially aspired to be an astronaut but, at the age of nine, discovered her dream of becoming a veterinarian through Construyendo Futuros' "Mi Proyecto de Vida" program. Her vision of an ideal world involves safeguarding children from abuse and emphasizing the importance of creating a secure environment to break the cycle of mistreatment. In the Antímano neighborhood of Caracas, Construyendo Futuros equips Samantha and other children with tools to prevent child sexual abuse by teaching them the proper names for private body parts, promoting consent, and identifying trusted adults. With her drawings, Samantha envisions a world free from violence and child abuse, highlighting the crucial steps toward constructing futures filled with opportunities in Venezuela.

Luana García, a 5- year-old, envisions an ideal world without garbage on the streets, depicted in her colorful drawing for Construyendo Futuros. Through the program's spaces, she has learned to embody values like determination and respect. Luana delights in bringing joy to her mom with jokes, kisses, and laughter during word pronunciation practice. Despite her young age, Luana encourages other kids to draw their dreams and to treat their moms with affection and respect.