PreNatal
The PreNatal Program aims to promote responsible and healthy behavioral changes among women, families, and communities to prevent diseases and deficiencies that could cause disabilities in children, both during the prenatal period and in early childhood. This program focuses specifically on preventing health problems such as prematurity, emotional and cognitive impairments, and other conditions that affect child development.
The persistent social inequality in our region makes it necessary to take action in the most disadvantaged geographic regions.
Training in the
The PreNatal Program aims to train agents of change capable of effectively intervening in the prenatal and postnatal prevention of diseases and deficiencies, fostering a culture of health and well-being in communities. We provide specialized training for mediators and promoters at three levels:
The Basic Level trains community and health workers, nursing assistants, youth and neighborhood leaders, students, community leaders, and anyone interested in bringing about positive changes in society to prevent disabilities and build capacity within their community.
The promoters trained at the Basic Level maintain a permanent commitment to their role as social educators and to the network of prenatal prevention of disabilities maintained by the de Waal Foundation in the region.
Intended for:
- Professionals in the fields of health, education, and/or human and community development.
- A commitment to promoting the well-being of the community.
- Social educators who serve as agents of change and transformation.
This training program on prenatal and postnatal prevention of diseases and conditions that can cause disabilities or hinder full development includes blended learning activities and in-service training, and is aimed at professionals, technicians, and community health workers in the health, education, and community development sectors, from both public and private institutions.
This process seeks to train mediators to facilitate changes in attitudes, knowledge and practices to promote a culture of prenatal and postnatal prevention.
Intended for:
- Professionals and technicians with a high school diploma in the fields of health, education, and community development.
- A commitment to promoting the well-being of the community.
- Applicants with a aptitude for learning.
Basic level
Applicants for the Basic Level must meet the following requirements:
- Demonstrate involvement or work in the fields of health, education, and/or community development.
- Demonstrate a commitment to promoting the well-being of the community.
- To see oneself as a social educator who acts as an agent of change and transformation.
- Demonstrate the ability and willingness to engage in lifelong learning.
- Shared Responsibility for Human Development.
- Availability to complete all course activities.
Medium Level
This training program on prenatal and postnatal prevention of diseases and deficiencies that can cause disabilities or hinder full development includes blended learning activities and in-service training, aimed at professionals, technicians, and advocates in the health, education, and community development sectors, from both public and private institutions. This program aims to train mediators who can facilitate changes in attitudes, knowledge, and practices to promote a culture of prenatal and postnatal prevention.
Target Audience
The secondary-level educational program is designed for professionals and technicians with a high school diploma in the fields of health, education, and community development. Applicants must possess the aptitude for learning, have time to devote to their studies, and demonstrate a commitment to prenatal care.
Our
From one-time initiatives to long-term projects, we work in collaboration with various partners at key stages ranging from the initial assessment to the evaluation of results.
We have a presence in key regions of Latin America, such as Bolivia, Ecuador, El Salvador, and Honduras.
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