Daughters of Charity serving in Argentina responded from their experiences with the most vulnerable to the NGO survey on social inclusion/integration, sharing their reflections, concerns and hopes.
In your experience, what are the main barriers to social integration?
· The disintegration of the family
· The lack of the opportunities to procure higher education and a profession
· Unemployment
· Uncontrolled violence
· The deterioration of and lack of social services
What are examples of good programs and practices the encourage social integration?
St. Louise School, Caracas imparts a complete and quality education on the levels of preschool, primary and junior high. We strive to from conscientious citizens with Christian commitments, competent , and in solidarity with these commitments, open to the present and the future, capable of bettering their situation in life and in solidarity with the needs and difficulties of others.
· The education community participates in solidarity campaigns to benefit people with low incomes. There is an organization, “Fathers of Families,” with great effort they promote Christian and human development in the surrounding neighborhood. They strive to promote integrated growth with and for 350 young children in the primary and intermediate levels. The children come from country and city area. They prepare them for life by means of activities that involve them in building skills for life. They also work to stimulate the children’s abilities to help build a new and a just society.
What can governments and international institutions do to encourage social integration and an inclusive “society for all” (What kind of policies are needed)?
Emphasize and honor human rights.
