Nonprofit organization

Prevention begins with the family

Free talks for educational institutions, for parents and students.

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year founded
1987
talks each year
200+
cost for the school
$0
with certificate
60 min
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Talks

Two talks, one shared purpose: helping our children

Delivered at your school in clear, engaging language.

The school can choose between these two topics

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For parents of primary and secondary school students

Psychoactive substance use: prevention within the family

Prevention within the family: accurate, current information about substances in circulation, emphasizing the role of parents in preventing use.

This talk gives parents practical tools to understand why children and teenagers start using psychoactive substances and the family's essential role in prevention. It covers current substance use in Colombia, major risk factors, warning signs of possible use, the effects of drugs most commonly used by young people, and strategies for strengthening communication, boundaries and protective factors at home.

Duration:
60 minutes
Format:
In person
Free:
Neither the school nor parents have to pay or contribute. We are a nonprofit organization and all expenses are subsidized.
Location:
At the school, on a day and time convenient for the school.
Audience:
60 people or more.
Equipment:
A projector and, ideally, a microphone.
Certificate:
A certificate can be issued if the school requests one.
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For parents of preschool, primary and secondary school students

Managing emotions: an approach from within the family

How to support our children in managing their emotions and how to manage our own: parenting guidance, boundaries and communication at home.

This talk helps parents understand children's and teenagers' emotional development and strengthen their ability to support them through the challenges of each stage. It explains how emotions work and why they matter, anxiety and other common emotional difficulties, and strategies for promoting emotional intelligence, improving family communication, supporting self-esteem and developing healthy coping skills.

Duration:
60 minutes
Format:
In person
Free:
Neither the school nor parents have to pay or contribute. We are a nonprofit organization and all expenses are subsidized.
Location:
At the school, on a day and time convenient for the school.
Audience:
60 people or more.
Equipment:
A projector and, ideally, a microphone.
Certificate:
A certificate can be issued if the school requests one.

How it works

Request a talk in three steps

  1. Request it

    Call or message us on WhatsApp at +57 300 513 2410 and tell us which institution you represent.

  2. Arrange a date

    We agree on a date and time with the school. The talk takes place on your premises: we only need a projector and microphone.

  3. Host the talk

    With a highly qualified professional, using clear language that is valuable to all attendees.

Our work in photos

Hundreds of talks throughout Colombia

Real photos of our talks at schools, sports halls and community centers across the country.

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A spacious hall with every seat occupied during a talk
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About us

Work that began in 1987

Consejo Nacional de Prevención is a nonprofit organization founded in 1987. It continuously collects and shares information on health prevention, focusing on adolescent psychoactive substance use, alcoholism, family communication, and mental and emotional health.

The organization promotes a culture of prevention in Colombia by providing accurate, reliable, timely information to people who are or could be at risk. We have delivered hundreds of completely free talks and workshops on these subjects throughout Colombia.

Our professionals are well trained in these subjects and in addressing audiences using engaging, simple language without scientific jargon, making the message understandable regardless of educational background.

Our mission

Promote health prevention through free talks, workshops and training for teenagers and adults. We aim to reach schools, neighborhoods, businesses and the wider community with relevant, accurate information about issues affecting them.

Our vision

To be an exemplary organization recognized for contributing to a culture of health prevention in Colombia, with highly trained professionals providing accurate, timely information that helps reduce the impact of challenges facing our country.

Our objectives

  1. Raise awareness of prevention as the foundation of everyone's physical, emotional and social wellbeing.

  2. Encourage family communication on drug and alcohol prevention, healthy relationships and mental health, recognizing the family's primary role in learning about these issues.

  3. Support schools through training for parents on raising children and teenagers, developing independence and responsibility, setting boundaries, communicating with children and health prevention.

  4. Provide current information, including about the dozens of new synthetic and third-generation drugs that young people need to understand in time to prevent use.

  5. Provide ongoing support to government and nongovernment programs promoting prevention in Colombian society, schools and families, especially among young people.

Frequently asked questions

What people ask us

How much does a talk cost?

Nothing. Talks are free for both the institution and families: we are a nonprofit organization and all expenses are subsidized.

Who are the talks for?

Primarily parents of preschool, primary and secondary students. Depending on the institution's availability, talks may also be delivered to students afterwards.

Where are they held, and how long do they last?

At the school, at a time agreed with the institution. Each talk lasts 60 minutes.

What does the institution need to provide?

Only a projector and a microphone. The speaker attends alone and brings his own laptop.

Who gives the talks?

They are currently led by Dr. Jorge Quintero Londoño, a clinical psychologist with extensive experience in these subjects.

Do you provide a certificate?

We are happy to send the relevant certificate if the school requests one.

Do you work outside Bogotá?

Yes. We have delivered talks and workshops throughout Colombia. For locations outside Bogotá, we ask the school to cover the speaker's travel and accommodation expenses.

Contact

Request a talk for your institution

Leave your details and the name of your institution, and we will arrange a date with you. You can also contact us directly on WhatsApp.