Problem Statement

Young people in Barranquilla, Colombia, need to recognize their dignity and of others to promote actions that fight intolerance, injustice, and inequity.

Target group

Youth in Barranquilla, Colombia

Proposed Solution

Global Dignity ( http://www.globalshapersbarranquilla.org/global-dignity/) - Creation of campaigns through different networks that start conversations about the importance of dignity. Creation of an Abrazatón (hugfest) in different places of the city to promote human dignity and the value of a hug.

Hub Activities

1. A hugfest for dignity, giving and receiving hugs, an activity that seeks to share the message of human dignity through a hug. The hugfest was held within the framework of the "100 en un día" event that seeks to realize 100 or more actions in the city to promote solidarity.

2. Social media campaign "#ParaMiEmpatíaes" (For me empathy is) that started the conversation of dignity through empathy.

3. Social media campaign "En tiempos de cuarentena #ParaMiDignidades" (In times of quarantine, for me dignity is) that started the conversation about human dignity in times of quarantine.

Short term goals

To start small conversations and raise awareness about the importance of human dignity in our society.

Long term change

Dignify life

Available metrics

- More than 1000 people impacted on the day of the hugfest plus the other activities. 

- Virtual campaigns with a reach of more than 1000 people on social media.

- 5 shapers involved in the planning and logistics of the project and all hub members involved in the execution of events and activities.

Collaborators

- Global Dignity - International network

- “100 en un día” organization