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“Caminantes”–walkers
In the past years, millions of Venezuelans have fled turmoil in their country. Since summer 2018, Americares has been supporting those who have settled in Colombia.
The power in his hands
His name is Jason Cordero, he´s 14 years old. He´s being playing the piano in Manhattan´s metro stations since he was seven. His dream is to attend Juilliard once he graduates from high school and to perform at Carnegie Hall.
One day I approached his dad, set up an interview and from this beautiful experience I produced this, hope it touches your heart as it touched mine.
Meet Jason Cordero, a 14-year-old piano prodigy who has been gracing the metro stations of Manhattan with his musical talents since the tender age of seven. With a dream as grand as the melodies he creates, Jason aspires to enroll in Juilliard after completing high school and ultimately take center stage at the illustrious Carnegie Hall. His passion for music, nurtured amidst the hustle and bustle of city life, is a testament to the extraordinary talent waiting to blossom on New York's vibrant cultural stage.
Big projects made reality-Discovery Channel
Grandes proyectos hechos realidad.
The Kamëntsas and Ingas highly value Mother Earth as the source of life and sustenance. They have a deep connection with the land, which enables them to preserve their cultural heritage and achieve sustainability. Through collective work, they support each other and ensure the continuation of their traditions. Land ownership is crucial for their agricultural practices, vital for their survival.
Through the IRACA® program, these communities receive support for food security projects and promoting productive practices, empowering indigenous and Afro-Colombian households, and ethnic groups in their own development.
The Colombian Government has played a key role in executing projects in various areas such as social health, education, housing, sanitation, food security, income generation, environmental quality, industrial safety, and institutional support for associations, complementing the efforts of these communities.
The success of these interventions is attributed to their rigorous implementation, ongoing support, respectful relationships with different sectors, and the establishment of alliances. Over more than ten years, organizations like Social Prosperity and the Pan American Development Foundation (PADF) have achieved significant and positive outcomes through collaboration with these populations.
Job satisfaction in the field–Discovery Channel
La satisfacción del trabajo en el campo.
In 2007, Cocorná's residents faced forced displacement due to armed conflict. "FEST" (Families on their Land) emerged as a government initiative to holistically support those who, as victims of displacement, chose to return voluntarily and rebuild their lives. A decade later, the Antioqueños returned, bringing forth projects and associations that transitioned from artisanal to agroindustrial endeavors.
Due to violence, Cocorná remained uninhabited for years, but today, its residents have come back with aspirations to reclaim their homes and lands. They established an association enabling direct sales to consumers, shifting from artisanal to agro-industrial practices.
"FEST" plays a vital role in the socioeconomic stabilization of households affected by forced displacement, fostering human and social capital, ensuring food security, enhancing habitability, and promoting productive projects.
In 2016, Social Prosperity and Pan American Development Foundation (PADF) implemented projects to complement and strengthen community initiatives, encompassing health, education, housing, sanitation, and food security. The combination of rigorous intervention, ongoing support, and strategic alliances has yielded sustained success for over a decade.
Recovered communities and culture-Discovery Channel
Comunidades y cultura recuperadas. Un proyecto de Discovery Channel llamado Prosperidad social.
In June 2009, due to clashes between illegal armed groups, residents of the KM 28, Chilvicito, and Pindales villages along the Pasto-Tumaco Road were forced to flee to urban centres without the necessary tools to survive in unfamiliar environments.
Over the years, these communities faced numerous hardships. However, a group of women leaders initiated various initiatives and returned to their lands, reconstructing their cultures and lives in the countryside. They focused on creating food accessibility and self-consumption, exploring different alternatives for promoting productivity and consolidating leadership.
Social Prosperity, in partnership with the Pan American Development Foundation (PADF), has supported thousands of people in Colombia through numerous projects, including "FEST" (Families in their land). This initiative contributes to the socioeconomic stabilization of displaced households, reinforcing human and social capital, ensuring food security, improving habitability, and fostering the generation and consolidation of productive projects.
Within the KM 28, Chilvicito, and Pindales villages, the community constructed three huts with vegetable gardens and recycling centres and engaged in educational and community work activities.
The Colombian Government has designed, developed, and executed hundreds of projects to complement and enhance the processes led by these communities. These projects encompass social health programs, education, housing, basic sanitation, food security, income generation, environmental quality, industrial safety, and institutional support for public, private, and grassroots organizations.
The success of these interventions is attributed to their rigorous implementation, ongoing support, respectful relationships with different sectors, and the establishment of alliances. Over more than ten years, organizations like Social Prosperity and PADF have achieved significant and positive outcomes through collaboration with these populations.
Strengthening ancestral cultures - Discovery Channel
Sometimes the most relaxing place to travel is nowhere at all.
In Colombia, indigenous groups strive to preserve their traditions and languages. The Colombian government, along with Social Prosperity and the Pan American Development Foundation (PADF), collaborates through the IRACA® program to support Afro-Colombian and indigenous communities. Their goal is to foster integral development while respecting cultural beliefs and traditions.
One such community is the Piaroas in the Serrapia region of Vichada, Colombia. Having been isolated for many years, they face challenges in commercializing their crafts and struggle to maximize profits. The Piaroas have a strong connection with nature, relying solely on the resources provided by the jungle.
To enhance their quality of life, an ecological system was established by Social Prosperity, PADF, and the Colombian government. Through the IRACA® program, a comprehensive intervention is implemented, focusing on food security projects, and promoting sustainable practices. This approach empowers the community to thrive while preserving their way of life.
They received solar-powered refrigerators to store their products without emitting harmful gases into the environment. The Colombian government designed and executed numerous projects to complement community efforts. These initiatives encompass social health programs, education, housing, sanitation, food security, income generation, environmental quality, industrial safety, and institutional support for various organisations.
The success of these interventions is attributed to their rigorous implementation, ongoing support, respectful relationships with diverse stakeholders, and the establishment of alliances.