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Welcome Jugamos is a Canadian charitable organization dedicated to improving the overall health of children through health education and the power of play!
The power of sport reaches all over the globe, crossing barriers of language, culture, gender and religion. Through participation in sport and play, children learn valuable life lessons such as fair play, cooperation, leadership and tolerance. At the same time, participation in physical exercise improves overall health by decreasing the risk of cardiovascular disease, obesity, hypertension, diabetes and other life threatening ailments. Finally, through sport and play participation, children can be educated on critical health issues, such as HIV/AIDS and proper nutrition.
Jugamos is a strong proponent of the UN Declaration which states that all children should have the right to play, therefore this is the major force driving our program in Honduras. With the help of the schools we work with and our partner in Copán Ruinas, we have designed a program that offers children education on health, nutrition, and hygiene as well as time to take part in fun, activities which are great for their minds, self esteem and overall fitness. In 2011, watch for Jugamos "Let's Play" programs and educational talks in Canada! We will be visiting schools in Lower Mainland B.C. to educate children and youth on the power of sport to transform their lives as well as the lives of children in the developing world. We will also be working with local agencies to establish sport for development programs in Canada. Please navigate our site to learn more about our program, the concept of sport for development, Honduras, and how you can help.
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