Asociación Coincidir

COINCIDIR was founded in 2010 by a group of child rights activists committed to addressing the growing gap between child protection efforts and local communities. The founders recognized the need to strengthen the commitment to children’s rights at the grassroots level, leading to the creation of COINCIDIR. Since its founding, COINCIDIR has been dedicated to the protection and promotion of the rights of marginalized children and adolescents. The organization has expanded its efforts to 8 municipalities and 60 rural communities, providing support through 5 community centers, focused on children who have experienced violence. COINCIDIR’s work also includes national, regional, and international advocacy for children’s rights. Main Focus Areas: Protection and promotion of the rights of vulnerable children, with a particular emphasis on girls and adolescent women, while also supporting boys and young men; Empowerment of children, youth, and adolescents, promoting their active participation in decisions that affect their lives; Gender equity, interculturality, and the practice of active non-violence. Objectives: Implement direct care programs for the most vulnerable children and adolescents; Develop alternative educational strategies for excluded children and youth; Strengthen local child protection systems through social organization, interinstitutional collaboration, and policy implementation; Conduct research on the situation of children and youth to influence policy and decision-making processes; Promote the active participation of girls in leadership and decision-making; Advocate for institutions to uphold their responsibilities in protecting children’s rights. COINCIDIR continues to expand its impact at local and national level, working to ensure stronger protection for children, and advocating for a more just society for all children and youth.