Scholarship students in the Medical Sciences impart a seminar in sexual and reproductive health in Bernardino.

On Sunday, June 17, Fundación A. Jean Brugger scholarship students in the medical sciences gave a seminar on reproductive health, sexuality, contraceptives and sexually transmitted diseases in the Bernardino community north of San Juan del Sur. In this activity 12 adolescents and mothers aged 13 to 45 years old participated The students used the material and information they learned in the trainings with Dr. Álvaro Cortes Gómez, and each one presented a particular topic, using visual materials they had prepared.
Kimberly López spoke about the changes that occur in the body during puberty, Josseline Romero described the types of contraceptives available and their function.
Lismadiela Yubank explained what a Pap test is and why it is important The participants asked many questions and there was a very lively and frank conversation about sexuality.
Kimberly and Josseline demonstrated the use of the Days for Girls kits, which are washable sanitary napkins. All participants received kits, and many of the women also received kits for their daughters. Josselin who studies Dentistry took the opportunity to show participants the proper method to brushing their teeth and the latest toothbrushes and toothpaste to everyone.
​Fundacion A. Jean Brugger thanks Heidi Glantzberg for bringing the Days for Girls program to San Juan del Sur and their communities, and Nancy McCollum and the Downtown Houston group of Days for Girls for sewing the beautiful kits. Thank you to Judith Castillon Rayo for helping to organize the event.