Station, which was disputed for its use, will now serve early childhood in Medellín: it had been closed for 2 years

Starting this Thursday, March 12, the old El Bosque train station, located in commune 4, Aranjuez in Medellín, will begin to function as...

Station, which was disputed for its use, will now serve early childhood in Medellín: it had been closed for 2 years

TL;DR

  • The former El Bosque train station in Medellín's Aranjuez commune is now a Buen Comienzo program service point for early childhood.
  • The program will serve pregnant and lactating women, and children up to 36 months old, initially assisting about 150 families.
  • An interdisciplinary team, including educators, nutritionists, and psychosocial professionals, will provide support.
  • The station's new function was decided after a period of dispute over its intended use, with community groups previously establishing a popular library there.
  • Buen Comienzo also announced the opening of Colombia's first specialized early childhood documentation center in Medellín, housing over 4,000 specialized books.