GFDD’s ReCrearte Program kept up a very active agenda during January that ended with two workshops held in two specific neighborhoods in the Greater Santo Domingo area, where it is important to encourage and emphasize environmentally-friendly measures through the initiative known as the 3Rs.
The Héctor J. Díaz Sports and Cultural Club, situated in the “Capotillo” neighborhood in northern Santo Domingo, was the venue where a group of adolescents gathered to learn creative projects by using recycled paper and plastic bottles. Last January 25, 13 teenagers and four adults participated in these workshops where they expressed their commitment to put into practice the techniques learned by using the resources that are readily available to them in their specific communities. The group also learned how to put together a community bulletin board that will provide important information on various issues to the community.
The “Toque de Luz” (Touch of Light) Foundation, an important program partner, participated in the workshop organized in the “Capotillo” neighborhood.
Program coordinator Lucia Marte continued with her teaching agenda on January 28, this time at the “La Caleta” community, situated in the eastern section of Santo Domingo. Others who participated in the workshop were Mrs. Grecia Enrique, the Association of Women Carmen Delia Cedeño, and the “Las Mariposas” Group. The workshop was held at the FREMOPROCA offices, where some 35 community members learned how to recycle waste products in the creation of artistic works. Workshop participants learned to reuse egg cartons to make papier maché, and later use the paper to create decorative vases.
Participants explained that this kind of activity encourages personal growth, helps the environment, and opens the door to the possible generation of extra income for many of the participating families. Alexandra Rincón, a participant in the workshop help in “La Caleta,” said that she enjoyed learning to make new things with materials she would have thrown out in the garbage.
On ReCrearte:
ReCrearte works with low-income communities, teaching citizens how to recycle and create artistic pieces with recycled materials. At the same time, participants also learn to generate alternative sources of income. The program is based on the “3Rs Golden Rule,” which is to reduce, reuse and recycle waste materials. The workshops encourage recycling and transforming waste products into arts and crafts, and into objects that can be used by families on a daily basis.
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Niños y adultos desbordaron un amplio salón de FUNGLODE, para seguir las instrucciones de Bertha Santana y Moses Ros, sobre creaciones con botellas plásticas y cartones desechados.
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