VIDEOS
“Caminantes: Human Stories That Cross Borders"
Director |Investigative Journalist | Producer
Awarded Best Editing of a Documentary at the 2023 Madrid International Film Festival, Caminantes: Human Stories That Cross Borders follows the harrowing journey of a group of Venezuelan migrants who, driven by desperation and hope, flee their homeland on foot in search of a better life. Navigating treacherous terrain and armed conflict zones, they confront an uncertain future marked by hardship, resilience, and the enduring strength of the human spirit.
Caminantes has been nominated and officially selected at prestigious film festivals, including the Barcelona Human Rights Film Festival (2022), McMinnville Short Film Festival (2023), Madrid Film Awards (2023), and the LA Latinx Film Festival (2023). A public service announcement (PSA) related to the film was broadcast on Directv, helping raise awareness across the Americas. Caminantes has reached over one million viewers worldwide, elevating the visibility of migrant stories to a global audience.
In recent years, millions of Venezuelans have fled turmoil in their country. Since summer 2018, Americares has been providing support to 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.
Investigative Journalist | Director | Producer
Meet Jason Cordero, a 14-year-old piano prodigy who has been captivating audiences in Manhattan’s subway stations with his musical talents since the age of seven. With a dream as grand as the melodies he plays, Jason aspires to enroll at Juilliard after high school and one day 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 flourish on New York's vibrant cultural stage.
Big Projects Made Reality
Grandes proyectos hechos realidad.
Senior Audiovisual Journalist | Investigative Journalist
Kamëntsas and Ingas: Strengthening Indigenous Self-Sufficiency Through the IRACA® Program
The Kamëntsas and Ingas peoples deeply revere Mother Earth as the source of life and sustenance. Their strong connection to the land enables them to preserve cultural heritage, maintain environmental balance, and sustain their communities. Through collective work, they support one another, ensuring the continuation of their traditions and ways of life. Land ownership is central to their agricultural practices and essential to their long-term survival.
Through the IRACA® program, these communities receive targeted support for food security and productive practices, empowering Indigenous and Afro-Colombian households to strengthen their own development and achieve greater self-sufficiency.
The Colombian Government, in collaboration with Social Prosperity and the Pan American Development Foundation (PADF), has implemented projects across critical sectors including health, education, housing, sanitation, income generation, environmental sustainability, industrial safety, and institutional support. These initiatives have complemented and enhanced grassroots efforts led by Indigenous and Afro-Colombian communities.
The success of these interventions is rooted in rigorous implementation, sustainable support, and respectful collaboration—reinforced by strategic alliances with local and international actors.
These efforts, part of a larger development communication and storytelling strategy, have reached over five million viewers across North and Latin America through institutional platforms, including broadcast on Discovery Channel’s Hecho en Colombia. This visibility has played a key role in amplifying Indigenous voices and showcasing sustainable, community-led development on a global scale.
Job Satisfaction In The Field
La satisfacción del trabajo en el campo.
Senior Audiovisual Journalist | Investigative Journalist
Cocorná: Rebuilding After Displacement Through Agro-Industrial Innovation and Community Resilience
In 2007, the residents of Cocorná were forcibly displaced due to armed conflict. In response, FEST (Families on Their Land) emerged as a government initiative to holistically support victims of displacement who chose to return voluntarily and rebuild their lives.
A decade later, Antioqueños returned with renewed determination, launching community projects and forming associations that transitioned from artisanal production to agro-industrial ventures. Once left uninhabited by violence, Cocorná is now home to residents committed to reclaiming their lands, culture, and livelihoods. Through cooperative efforts, they created a model for direct sales to consumers, scaling their operations to embrace sustainability and market growth.
FEST has played a central role in the socioeconomic stabilization of displaced households, promoting food security, improving living conditions, and fostering human and social capital.
In 2016, Social Prosperity and the Pan American Development Foundation (PADF) implemented complementary projects to strengthen these community-led initiatives. Their support spanned health, education, housing, sanitation, and food security, contributing to sustainable outcomes through strategic alliances and long-term engagement.
These efforts were part of a larger portfolio of development storytelling initiatives that reached over five million viewers across North and Latin America through institutional platforms, including distribution on Discovery Channel’s Hecho en Colombia. The visibility of Cocorná’s recovery has helped amplify the voices of communities reclaiming their futures after displacement.
Recovered Communities And Culture
Comunidades y cultura recuperadas. Un proyecto de Discovery Channel llamado Prosperidad social.
Senior Audiovisual Journalist | Investigative Journalist
Resilience and Recovery in KM 28, Chilvicito, and Pindales: A Decade of Community-Led Transformation
In June 2009, violent clashes between illegal armed groups forced residents of KM 28, Chilvicito, and Pindales—villages along Colombia’s Pasto-Tumaco Road—to flee to urban centers, leaving them displaced and without the resources to navigate unfamiliar environments.
Despite years of hardship, a group of women leaders initiated a return to their ancestral lands, determined to rebuild their culture, livelihoods, and food systems. With a focus on sustainability, they developed local solutions to improve productivity, strengthen community leadership, and increase food self-sufficiency.
Through the FEST (Families in Their Land) program, Social Prosperity and the Pan American Development Foundation (PADF) supported thousands of displaced Colombians, contributing to long-term stabilization by investing in food security, infrastructure, and human capital. In KM 28, Chilvicito, and Pindales, the community constructed three eco-huts with vegetable gardens and recycling centers, while leading educational and participatory initiatives tailored to local needs.
The Colombian government implemented hundreds of complementary projects spanning health, education, housing, sanitation, income generation, environmental sustainability, and institutional strengthening—building a comprehensive support network for displaced families.
These efforts, part of a larger portfolio of development storytelling and multimedia campaigns, have reached over five million viewers across North and Latin America through institutional platforms, including a PSA broadcast on DIRECTV. The success of these interventions is rooted in rigorous implementation, strategic alliances, and respectful, long-term collaborations with local communities.
Strengthening Ancestral Cultures
Sometimes the most relaxing place to travel is nowhere at all.
Senior Audiovisual Journalist | Investigative Journalist
Preserving Heritage Through Sustainable Development: The Piaroa Community and the IRACA® Program
In Colombia, Indigenous groups continue to strive to preserve their traditions and languages amid ongoing challenges. In collaboration with Social Prosperity and the Pan American Development Foundation (PADF), the Colombian government supports Afro-Colombian and Indigenous communities through the IRACA® program—an national initiative designed to foster comprehensive development while honoring cultural identity.
One such community is the Piaroas, located in the remote Serrapia region of Vichada. Historically isolated, the Piaroas rely entirely on the resources of the jungle and face systemic barriers in commercializing their crafts and sustaining livelihoods.
Through the IRACA® program, Social Prosperity, PADF, introduced an ecological system focused on food security and sustainable practices, empowering the Piaroas to improve their quality of life while protecting their ancestral way of living. Among the initiatives, solar-powered refrigerators were distributed to reduce environmental impact and extend product preservation.
The Colombian government has since implemented hundreds of complementary projects spanning health, education, housing, sanitation, income generation, environmental sustainability, and institutional strengthening—building a comprehensive, long-term support network.
These efforts formed part of broader development storytelling initiatives led by Social Prosperity, which reached over five million viewers across North and Latin America through institutional platforms and a PSA broadcast on Directv. Stories from these programs were also featured in international distribution, including Discovery Channel’s Hecho en Colombia, amplifying the visibility of Indigenous communities and sustainable development efforts on a global scale.