The Contigo program launched its sensitization campaign "Contigo, allies for inclusion", with the aim of encouraging citizens to reflect on the importance of articulating actions in favor of people with severe disabilities, with the support of five outstanding Peruvian paradeportistas.
The entity attached to the Ministry of Development and Social Inclusion (Midis) will viralize on all its networks how we can promote inclusion in the country, through the testimonies of the awarded Pilar Jáuregui, Dunia Felices, Efraín Sotacuro, Carla Rueda, Alexandra Grande, Jorge Arcela, and María Fernanda Reyes.
"I want to invite everyone to be part of the #AlliesForInclusion campaign, an effort by the Contigo program that seeks to eliminate prejudices and promote the participation of people with disabilities in society. Remember that every action counts," said Pilar Jáuregui.
SUCCESS STORIES
The Contigo program will also highlight the success story and overcoming of two of its users, María Acevedo, a parathlete born in Virú (La Libertad) who won the gold medal in the Special Olympics Berlin 2023; and Amaralyna Zapana, who had an excellent participation in the 2023 Parapan American Youth Games in Colombia.
PERUVIAN PARADEPORTISTAS
Pilar Jáuregui was champion in the Parapan American Games in the discipline of parabadminton. This year she received two Deportivo Laurels, the highest distinction awarded by the Peruvian state to its athletes.
Dunia Felices was chosen as Medallist Ambassador of Lima 2019 for her performance as a swimmer. In 2017, she won the silver medal at the Para Swim Open in Medellín (Colombia).
Efraín Sotacuro is an outstanding marathon runner born in Huancavelica. He obtained fourth place in his discipline during the 2017 Paralympic Marathon World Championships held in London (England).