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Meet Maripaz:
Maripaz is our young reporter, she is 12 years old. She is speaks English and Spanish, is a very talented writer with a passion for dancing and has a very big heart! Maripaz worked with WHG during her summer break, doing research, writing articles and even doing a big presentation for an important company in Costa Rica. We are very proud and grateful for the great work Maripaz has done working with WHG. We hope you enjoy her writing as much as we do. |
Some questions we asked Maripaz:
Why did you decide to volunteer with WHG?
"It started because I was bored in the summer and I wanted to find something nice to do. I wanted to help out in some way so I decided to volunteer for World Hug Group. As soon as I started working for WHG I really enjoyed it!"
What did you learn volunteering for WHG?
"I learned about different charities, about issues in our world and also about the benefits of volunteering to help others."
What do you love to do?
"To Dance."
Would you like to give a message to children?
"Never be afraid to be yourself!"
What would be your message for adults?
"Always make sure children around you feel loved."
Why did you decide to volunteer with WHG?
"It started because I was bored in the summer and I wanted to find something nice to do. I wanted to help out in some way so I decided to volunteer for World Hug Group. As soon as I started working for WHG I really enjoyed it!"
What did you learn volunteering for WHG?
"I learned about different charities, about issues in our world and also about the benefits of volunteering to help others."
What do you love to do?
"To Dance."
Would you like to give a message to children?
"Never be afraid to be yourself!"
What would be your message for adults?
"Always make sure children around you feel loved."
Introducing World Hug Group to the World
Article written by Maripaz Balma
How World Hug Group Helps
World Hug Group (WHG) helps protect children before something bad can happen. Our main goal in WHG is to prevent children from being in danger, mentally or physically. At WHG, we help children learn what’s right and what’s wrong before it’s too late. We have a large online platform that we use to get information to kids. We help kids find people that they can trust so they can feel comfortable in any environment.
At World Hug Group we want children to be safe. We encourage doing healthy things for their body. We believe that their physical and mental health matters deeply. We want our words to be heard by as many kids as possible for their future. We want kids to be as safe as possible no matter what.
World Hug Group - Bystander Intervention
At World Hug Group believe that it is important for adults to learn how to become Active Bystanders and for organizations to learn how to be safe spaces for children. Learning how to be an active bystander is important so that adults can know how to intervene in situation of danger and how to best protect the children around them, and all children that they encounter.
I invite you to join us and learn through our website how to become an active bystander.
World Hug Group (WHG) helps protect children before something bad can happen. Our main goal in WHG is to prevent children from being in danger, mentally or physically. At WHG, we help children learn what’s right and what’s wrong before it’s too late. We have a large online platform that we use to get information to kids. We help kids find people that they can trust so they can feel comfortable in any environment.
At World Hug Group we want children to be safe. We encourage doing healthy things for their body. We believe that their physical and mental health matters deeply. We want our words to be heard by as many kids as possible for their future. We want kids to be as safe as possible no matter what.
World Hug Group - Bystander Intervention
At World Hug Group believe that it is important for adults to learn how to become Active Bystanders and for organizations to learn how to be safe spaces for children. Learning how to be an active bystander is important so that adults can know how to intervene in situation of danger and how to best protect the children around them, and all children that they encounter.
I invite you to join us and learn through our website how to become an active bystander.
Adults Educating Children
By using the World Hug Group website, parents can find ways to keep their children safe. There are many tips and activities/exercises to make sure kids are always safe.
By using the World Hug Group website, parents can find ways to keep their children safe. There are many tips and activities/exercises to make sure kids are always safe.
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In World Hug Group we teach about the safety hand
Learn how to do your own with your children by following the steps below:
-Find 5 people who your children could call if they were in trouble (Ideas: Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa, Aunt, Uncle, Older Cousin, Family Friend, School Teacher, Neighbour, 911/Police)
- Write their names and phone number on each of the fingers (manually or digitally)
- Print out and hang up in places where your kids can see it as much as possible.
Learn how to do your own with your children by following the steps below:
-Find 5 people who your children could call if they were in trouble (Ideas: Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa, Aunt, Uncle, Older Cousin, Family Friend, School Teacher, Neighbour, 911/Police)
- Write their names and phone number on each of the fingers (manually or digitally)
- Print out and hang up in places where your kids can see it as much as possible.
World Hug Group Supports Other Organizations
World Hug Group supports and partners with other organizations that help children such as: 'Soy Niña'.
'Soy Niña' is a non profit in Costa Rica. It was created to empower girls who live in rougher areas in Costa Rica. They help them find a good life, they help them be happy girls and they help them prevent dangerous things happening to them.
World Hug Group supports and partners with other organizations that help children such as: 'Soy Niña'.
'Soy Niña' is a non profit in Costa Rica. It was created to empower girls who live in rougher areas in Costa Rica. They help them find a good life, they help them be happy girls and they help them prevent dangerous things happening to them.
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Thank you for reading.
-Maripaz Balma (2021) |