Puerto Rico
FMPR
The Teachers’ Federation of Puerto Rico is a teachers’ organization in Puerto Rico implementing lobby and advocacy work to rescue public schools unjustly closed in the aftermath of category five hurricanes Maria and Irma, building on local actions that arose from the emergencies like solidarity libraries, board games exchange, and community teachers. Given the violation of human rights against Puerto Rican children, out-migration, and decreased enrollment, the series of earthquakes felt across the archipelago in recent years, neglect of the Federal and State Governments to respond quickly and safely to different crisis; teachers, parents, and students joined to defend the right to public education in Puerto Rico and rescue their schools.
Currently, FMPR is implementing the initiative “Schools without Walls,” that provides outdoor courses, art and culture, psychosocial attention, sports, and recreation for children and youth. As well as provide students with training in disaster preparedness and mental health resources.
CoDev Program Area: Education — Research and Coalition Building
Canadian partners: BCTF
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