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Guatemala is a force of indigenous strength!
On April 15th, our Executive Director, Adriana Gómez, and our Latin American Alliances Coordinator, Joice Corrales, visited Guatemala thanks to a special invitation from FOCUS CENTRAL AMERICA. This family foundation funds grassroots organizations that address systemic...
Success and Collaboration at the XC 4240 District Conference, Rotary Club
Great News! From April 18 to 20, representatives of Teensmart International had the honor of participating in the XC 4240 District Conference "Peace through Service" hosted by Rotary International in Puntarenas, Costa Rica. This event served as a platform for sharing...
Refuge and Support: The Value of Family in Adolescence
Many times, adults think - and young people also imply it - that they no longer need us when they are in adolescence, underestimating the value of being their allies. TeenSmart International (2024) conducted an analysis of over 19,000 responses to health profiles on...
The Importance of Life Skills in Adolescence
Opinion Article TeenSmart International (2024) conducted an analysis of over 19,000 responses to health questionnaires on the JovenSalud platform to identify key factors that positively influence the mental health of our young users, and it was clearly highlighted...
When Bonds are Virtual Too…
Social Media and Adolescence."Being on the phone all the time isn't necessarily a bad thing. There are many good and bad things on the internet. Parents should make sure their children don't get absorbed by the bad things..." (Roberto, 17 years old) "Adults have...
TeenSmart was awarded by PAHO
TeenSmart was awarded by PAHOThe Pan American Health Organization (PAHO-WHO) awarded TeenSmart International, for its platform jovensalud.net, as a social innovation in health for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). TeenSmart was selected as one of the three...
Let’s celebrate together #WorldMentalHealthDay
Inform Yourself Let's celebrate together #WorldMentalHealthDay On October 10, World Mental Health Day is observed with the aim of raising awareness about mental health issues and mobilizing support and advocacy for mental health as a fundamental human right. Even...
Playful Learning: The Power of Gamification
Playful Learning: The Power of Gamification Playful Learning: The Power of Gamification Gamification applies game elements and principles in various contexts to enhance participation, motivation, and engagement. TeenSmart hopes to increase teenage platform usage and...
Transforming the health of young people in Nicaragua through the power of technology!
Nicaragua, one of the poorest countries in Latin America, faces an alarming challenge: one of the highest rates of teenage pregnancy in the region. In a country where one in four pregnancies occur in adolescents, who often suffer the consequences of poverty and...
Behind every migrant, there is a family that fractures
Johan is an 11-year-old boy born in Bluefields, who moved to Managua to live with his grandparents two years ago, when his father migrated to Costa Rica in search of better working conditions. His mother remained in Bluefields to take care of his siblings. Since the...
Guatemala is a force of indigenous strength!
On April 15th, our Executive Director, Adriana Gómez, and our Latin American Alliances Coordinator, Joice Corrales, visited Guatemala thanks to a special invitation from FOCUS CENTRAL AMERICA. This family foundation funds grassroots organizations that address systemic...
Success and Collaboration at the XC 4240 District Conference, Rotary Club
Great News! From April 18 to 20, representatives of Teensmart International had the honor of participating in the XC 4240 District Conference "Peace through Service" hosted by Rotary International in Puntarenas, Costa Rica. This event served as a platform for sharing...
Refuge and Support: The Value of Family in Adolescence
Many times, adults think - and young people also imply it - that they no longer need us when they are in adolescence, underestimating the value of being their allies. TeenSmart International (2024) conducted an analysis of over 19,000 responses to health profiles on...
The Importance of Life Skills in Adolescence
Opinion Article TeenSmart International (2024) conducted an analysis of over 19,000 responses to health questionnaires on the JovenSalud platform to identify key factors that positively influence the mental health of our young users, and it was clearly highlighted...
When Bonds are Virtual Too…
Social Media and Adolescence."Being on the phone all the time isn't necessarily a bad thing. There are many good and bad things on the internet. Parents should make sure their children don't get absorbed by the bad things..." (Roberto, 17 years old) "Adults have...
TeenSmart was awarded by PAHO
TeenSmart was awarded by PAHOThe Pan American Health Organization (PAHO-WHO) awarded TeenSmart International, for its platform jovensalud.net, as a social innovation in health for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). TeenSmart was selected as one of the three...
Let’s celebrate together #WorldMentalHealthDay
Inform Yourself Let's celebrate together #WorldMentalHealthDay On October 10, World Mental Health Day is observed with the aim of raising awareness about mental health issues and mobilizing support and advocacy for mental health as a fundamental human right. Even...
Playful Learning: The Power of Gamification
Playful Learning: The Power of Gamification Playful Learning: The Power of Gamification Gamification applies game elements and principles in various contexts to enhance participation, motivation, and engagement. TeenSmart hopes to increase teenage platform usage and...
Transforming the health of young people in Nicaragua through the power of technology!
Nicaragua, one of the poorest countries in Latin America, faces an alarming challenge: one of the highest rates of teenage pregnancy in the region. In a country where one in four pregnancies occur in adolescents, who often suffer the consequences of poverty and...
Behind every migrant, there is a family that fractures
Johan is an 11-year-old boy born in Bluefields, who moved to Managua to live with his grandparents two years ago, when his father migrated to Costa Rica in search of better working conditions. His mother remained in Bluefields to take care of his siblings. Since the...