La desnutrición infantil representa una de las mayores amenazas para la salud y el desarrollo de los niños en todo el mundo. Se manifiesta cuando los niños no reciben los nutrientes adecuados para crecer y desarrollarse de manera saludable. Este problema tiene consecuencias devastadoras a corto y largo plazo, incluyendo retraso en el crecimiento, debilitamiento del sistema inmunológico y dificultades de aprendizaje.
Las causas de la desnutrición infantil son complejas e interrelacionadas, incluyendo la pobreza, la inseguridad alimentaria, la falta de acceso a servicios de salud básicos, la falta de educación sobre nutrición y las prácticas alimentarias inadecuadas. Además, los desastres naturales, los conflictos armados y otras crisis humanitarias pueden agravar aún más la situación.
Para abordar este desafío, es crucial implementar estrategias integrales que incluyan medidas preventivas y de tratamiento. Esto implica proporcionar acceso a alimentos nutritivos y agua potable, brindar educación sobre nutrición y cuidado infantil a las comunidades, fortalecer los sistemas de salud y mejorar la disponibilidad de servicios de atención médica adecuados. Solo a través de un enfoque colaborativo y centrado en los derechos humanos podemos superar este problema y garantizar que todos los niños tengan la oportunidad de crecer sanos y alcanzar su pleno potencial.
Las picadas ilegales de carros en Ecuador representan un flagrante desafío a las leyes de tránsito y una amenaza grave para la seguridad vial. Estas competiciones clandestinas, que suelen tener lugar en áreas urbanas o rurales, implican carreras de alta velocidad en las que los participantes desafían los límites de la velocidad y la seguridad sin el menor respeto por las normas de circulación ni por la vida de los demás usuarios de la vía.
El impacto de las picadas ilegales va más allá de los riesgos inmediatos de accidentes mortales. Estas actividades fomentan una cultura de imprudencia y desobediencia civil, socavando los esfuerzos de las autoridades por promover una conducción segura y responsable. Además, generan un aumento del ruido y la contaminación ambiental, así como daños a la infraestructura vial.
Para abordar este grave problema, se requiere una acción coordinada entre las autoridades, la sociedad civil y los propios conductores. Es esencial fortalecer la aplicación de la ley y aumentar las sanciones para disuadir la participación en picadas ilegales. Al mismo tiempo, es necesario promover alternativas legales, seguras para los entusiastas de la velocidad, como campañas de concientización sobre los peligros y consecuencias de participar en estas actividades ilegales.
'A CALL TO SERVE! BE A PART OF ONE OF THE OLDEST COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS IN BENQUE VIEJO. 1st Ordinary Meeting --- Thursday, 18th January, 2024 at 7 pm at Norma Guerra's Residence, a stone throw from Centennial Park.'
The September Celebration Calendar of Events is out. Cayo has a lot planned over the next few months. Cayo is on page 6, Benque is on page 11, and Belmopan is on page 5. Download the pdf here. The Western Explosion celebrating the end of Summer will be on the 12th at Galvez stadium.
'You are cordially Invited! The Rotary Satellite Club of San Ignacio Benque Viejo invites you to participate in the first Ecological Art wall project with the use of plastic caps. Creating awareness from the example and creativity of actions in favor of the planet is the movement.'
Rotary is accepting applications for the Imagine Primary School Scholarship, which was made to help Primavera Carelaary school students in the greater Benque area.
'Your child can apply for the scholarship if he/she is enrolling for Standard 4, 5 or 6 for the new academic year “September 2023 to June 2024” and attends any of the following schools :
Arenal Village-
La Inmaculada R.C. Primary School
Benque Viejo del Carmen Town-
Hills of Promise SDA Primary School
Howard Smith Nazarene Primary School
Mount Carmel R.C. Primary School
Calla Creek Village:
Holy Cross R.C. Primary School
San Jose Succotz Village:
San Jose Succotz R.C. School
Victorious Nazarene Primary School
If interested, kindly request a scholarship application package from your child's school office.
The One Love Band will be performing this Saturday at the Cancha Marshelleck. The concert starts at 9pm, and they'll have DJ Piju mixing through the night.
"As the vibrant and cherished Holy Week celebration approaches, we warmly invite you to join us in the time-honored tradition of crafting alfombras. Save the date, spread the word, and let's come together to make this Holy Week an unforgettable experience, celebrating the rich culture and spirit of Benque Viejo.”
Flako Leslie is making a music video for En Mi Barrio, and everyone is invited to come out and be extras. It'll be on Sunday, February 18th, from 2 to 6pm, by Deacon's Court in Benque.
'ULTRA SPICY WINGZ EATING COMPETITION TAKING PLACE AT 4PM. HAPPY HOUR FROM 2PM TO 5PM HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS INCLUDE: BEER BUCKET 22$ 1$ WINGZ WITH SAUCE OF CHOICE FREE CONCH CEVICHE, BOKITAS BALLON DROP ALL EVENING AND NIGHT LONG: FREE BEER FREE RUM AND COKE FREE KAMAKAZI BATCH FREE MOJITO FREE MARGARITA AND MUCH MORE'
The Benque Viejo Business Expo is tomorrow. Many local businesses will be there with specials and discounts. Happy September!
'We kick off this Year’s September Celebration by inviting all Local Business to be part of our Business Expo. Cancha Marshalleck September 2nd, 2023 From 6AM - 9PM'
'The joy of the season calls for our first community Alborada - La Bajada, the Feast/Fiesta of our Patron St. Our Lady of Mount Carmel July 7 to July 16, 2023 daily at 4:30 a.m.;
Rotary is accepting applications for the Imagine Primary School Scholarship, which was made to help Primavera Carelaary school students in the greater Benque area.
'Your child can apply for the scholarship if he/she is enrolling for Standard 4, 5 or 6 for the new academic year “September 2023 to June 2024” and attends any of the following schools :
Arenal Village-
La Inmaculada R.C. Primary School
Benque Viejo del Carmen Town-
Hills of Promise SDA Primary School
Howard Smith Nazarene Primary School
Mount Carmel R.C. Primary School
Calla Creek Village:
Holy Cross R.C. Primary School
San Jose Succotz Village:
San Jose Succotz R.C. School
Victorious Nazarene Primary School
If interested, kindly request a scholarship application package from your child's school office.'
The Benque Rotary is having a raffle to raise funds for their Primary School Scholarship Program, which will help students in need. There are 33 different prizes you could win. Tickets are $20, and the raffle drawing is June 18th at 2:00pm.
'The Rotary Satellite Club of San Ignacio Benque Viejo presents their First Annual Grand Raffle: Celebrating Belizean Father's.
Get your tickets for $20 each. All proceeds will go towards our first Imagine Primary School Scholarship Program which aims at benefiting selected students from all primary Schools in the Cayo West Constituency.'
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