The aim of the programme is to create spaces for listening to and supporting young people, promoting a culture of respect, emotional support and the prevention of situations that may affect their holistic development. The event was attended by local authorities and public figures who have joined this collective appeal. Among them was Nadia Mejía, who shared a message of solidarity with the students, reminding them that everyone faces their own struggles, especially during childhood and adolescence. The city’s mayor, Cristian Zamora, also attended, reiterating the council’s commitment to collaborating with educational institutions to protect young people’s rights.
During the day, more than a thousand teenagers took part in a session that allowed them to speak openly about their emotions, insecurities and the challenges they face in daily life. Through interactive activities and motivational messages, the students were reminded of a fundamental idea: each of them is valuable and whole, and their emotional wellbeing is a priority for the community. As part of the main event, representatives from various educational institutions in the canton signed commitments aimed at promoting safe, inclusive and violence-free educational environments.
This agreement aims to strengthen prevention, support and the promotion of mental health within educational communities. The meeting sent a clear message to the young people of Cuenca: talking about mental health also means defending rights. The city is thus demonstrating a collective commitment to listening to, supporting and protecting young people, reminding them that they are not alone and that they can count on a network of institutions and people willing to support them at every stage of their development.
