Location and general information
Access to Sport - 
Conflict victims - 
Gender Equality - 
Healthy lifestyle - 
Personal development - 
Strengthening partnershipsContext
Almost 60% of young people in Puerto Rico live in poverty and have limited access to structured extracurricular activities to support their physical, emotional and social development. In the Villalba juvenile detention centre, incarcerated boys are isolated, without opportunities for positive engagement, while in communities such as Las Margaritas, girls lack safe, inclusive spaces for sport. These factors contribute to social exclusion, low self-esteem and limited reintegration opportunities.
Project goals
- Promote social inclusion and emotional well-being through sport
- Strengthen self-confidence, discipline and teamwork skills among vulnerable young people
- Advance gender equality by supporting girls’ participation in football
- Provide incarcerated boys with a constructive and motivating outlet and support their long-term personal development and social reintegration
Project content
Fundación Rimas supports a girls’ football team in Las Margaritas, organising weekly training sessions, mentorship opportunities and community matches. In parallel, trained coaches deliver monthly football sessions, skills clinics and workshops at the Villalba juvenile detention centre. Mentorship and life skills activities are integrated into project activities, with a focus on leadership, emotional regulation and team cohesion. The project will conclude with a joint final and showcase event celebrating participation, progress and inclusion.
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