Throughout 2024, the Royal Talens Foundation supported an art program for 158 young people in Cuernavaca, Mexico, run by WereldOuders and their partner organization Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos (NPH) Mexico. For many of these youngsters who have already faced significant difficulties in their young lives, creative expression has become a vital tool for healing and personal growth.
A structured approach to mental health through creativity
The program offered youngsters a choice of activities to participate in four times per week throughout the year: dance, music, theater, drawing, volleyball, soccer, or basketball. Regular weekend excursions complemented these activities, all designed as means of improving youth mental health.
Nineteen youngsters chose to participate in the drawing classes, which focused on encouraging creativity, artistic expression, and personal development. Each student received personalized guidance, allowing them to progress at their own pace and according to their individual abilities. The teaching approach emphasized results as a key motivator, helping participants overcome their personal challenges in an environment where creativity and continuous improvement were actively encouraged.
