Elena Mercedes Haro Lima
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IOC YL BIO:
Elena Mercedes is a former member of the Women’s Saber National Fencing Team of Guatemala. She holds a Master’s degree in Sports Management and a Bachelor’s in International Relations. Her goal is to generate transformative change in and through sports to accomplish both social and economic development goals in Latin America.
PROJECT:
Talento en Movimiento
Elena's project "Talento en Movmiento" (Talent on the Move) aims to facilitate sports for protection activities for migrant children. Her goal is to support their psychosocial well-being, especially if they have suffered from family separation or have been returned abruptly to their home country. Additionally, these sports activities will support the inclusion of women or youth in income-generating opportunities.