Personas Maravillosas

  • A Advocacy Campaign/Project

? Activity Status: Unknown

Key Information

The Personas Maravillosas (Wonderful People) program is an educational initiative launched by the Government of the Canary Islands to promote gender equality through sports. Targeted at students in schools across the islands, the project aims to raise awareness and educate about the importance of equity, respect, and inclusion within the sports field. Through workshops, hands-on activities, and teaching resources, the program encourages a sports culture free from stereotypes and discrimination, promoting values such as tolerance and teamwork.

Additionally, the program includes specific training for teachers and the creation of safe, accessible spaces for sports participation, particularly aimed at girls and women. This initiative is part of the Government of the Canary Islands' commitment to gender equality and the prevention of violence in sports.


Lead Implementing Government(s)

Spain

Location(s)

Europe & Central Asia

Spain

Government Affiliation

Government-affiliated program

Years

2025 -

Partner(s)

Not applicable or unknown

Ministry Affiliation

Unknown

Funder(s)

Not applicable or unknown

COVID-19 Response

Unknown

Geographic Scope

Sub-national

Meets gender-transformative education criteria from the TES  

Yes

Areas of Work Back to Top

Education areas

Other skills
  • Rights/empowerment education

Cross-cutting areas

  • Sports

Program participants

Target Audience(s)

Boys in school, Girls in school

Age

Not applicable or unknown

School Enrolment Status

All in school

School Level

  • Lower primary
  • Upper primary
  • Lower secondary
  • Upper secondary

Other populations reached

Not applicable or unknown

Participants include

  • N/A

Program Approaches Back to Top

Social/gender norms change
  • Media campaigns
Women's empowerment programs
  • Empowerment training

Program Goals Back to Top

Education goals

Not applicable or unknown

Cross-cutting goals

Not applicable or unknown