The Mayor’s Office of Pereira, through the Social Manager, the Municipal Secretariat of Sports and Recreation and the “Pereira is a Woman” program, launched the “Martes de Amarte” program. Its purpose is to provide listening opportunities, recreational, physical and psychosocial support activities for the women of Pereira, promoting self-love and self-esteem.
María Irma Noreña, Social Manager of Pereira, highlighted the importance of the program to address mental health and promote self-love among women. In her words, she indicated “We are going to have a public agenda for women, so that they love each other through physical activity, feeding the body and mind. There will always be professionals willing, since in this program we work intensely on health.” mentality, self-love and the desire to live. Here we renew the vows of love we have for ourselves and how to continue moving forward in the midst of life’s challenges.”
For her part, Sandra Milena Grajales, Municipal Secretary of Sports and Recreation, emphasized the crucial role of women in municipal management and the importance of participating in this program, which will be carried out monthly in the Metropolitano del Café park.
“For this reason, with ‘Martes de Amarte’ we seek to serve all the women of Pereira, offering sports, recreational, and physical activity activities with suitable professionals, as well as health support so that we learn to love ourselves,” said the official.
The launch activity brought together approximately 80 women who enjoyed a special day, which included the presentation of “My name is Camilo Sesto”, classes on healthy habits and lifestyles, origami workshops, inspiring testimonies and the presentation of prizes. by the sponsors.
Andra Alzate, co-manager of the Municipal Secretariat of Sports and Recreation, explained that the origin of “Martes de Amarte” lies in the personal experiences of women who have overcome challenges and wish to support other women through a support network and enriching activities. , “creating a club of friends where we listen to each other and feel valued,” she commented.
Angela Rojas, a beneficiary of the program, shared her experience saying: “Many times we wake up without energy, questioning the purpose of life. We look in the mirror and criticize ourselves. This program teaches us to value ourselves, to love ourselves and to understand that, if we love ourselves, we can love and accept others.”
Registration to participate in this program is available on the website and social networks of the Mayor’s Office of Pereira. The activities will take place on the first Tuesday of each month from 9:00 to 11:00 am, open to women of all ages who are interested in their integral development.
