Introducing: Chess as a Method of Social Reintegration 🌟
In 🇵🇾 Paraguay, the Paraguayan Chess Federation is using chess to support the reintegration of incarcerated individuals. Since 2022, the program has benefited over 29 inmates, helping them develop strategic thinking, discipline, and decision-making.
At UPIE Prison, Club Ajedrez Esperanza was founded after continuous chess lessons, with GM Zenón Franco inaugurating it through a simultaneous exhibition. GM Axel Bachmann and WIM Yudania Hernández later joined for tournaments.
At Casa del Buen Pastor, WIM Gabriela Vargas leads chess lessons for female inmates, enhancing cognitive and emotional skills. Meanwhile, at Tacumbú Prison, chess sets were donated to support daily play and learning.
In 2024, the program expanded to Centro Educativo Itauguá, where 16 young participants competed in a tournament. This success sparked a partnership between the Ministry of Justice and the Paraguayan Chess Federation, reinforcing their commitment to social reintegration.
Expansion is planned for 2025, including the Intercontinental Chess for Prisoners event, ensuring the initiative continues to make a meaningful impact.
♟️✨ This week, as part of FIDE’s Social Chess Year, we celebrate this inspiring initiative.
Know a social chess project? Share it with us at [email protected]—it might inspire others worldwide! 🌍
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@CCP1912oficial En breve nada más vamos a dedicarnos solamente a emitir comunicados. Es vergonzosa la situación del equipo, eso deberían admitir primero para dejar de ser la burla que somos.
Por el día del libro paraguayo, sortearé un ejemplar de mi 1er trabajo historiográfico titulado “LA ÚLTIMA INVASIÓN” que trata el conflicto suscitado entre 🇵🇾 y 🇧🇷 por los Saltos del Guairá y que dio origen a @itaipuparaguay
SEGUIME, HACE RT y ya participas!
💰 SORTEO‼️
LOTE de 🪙 6 monedas sin circular, son todas diferentes del Paraguay + 3 billetes nacionales y 1 billete cubano con la imagen del Che.
Sorteo el día jueves 06/06 a las 20:00 Hs.
Sólo deben seguir a la cuenta y darle RT.