Teachers and guides

My favourite memory of this trip was visiting the women at the Atelier Atrevete. It was a testament of how we all have something to give and a means to support others. As women share their stories of domestic violence, intertwined with their aspirations for their lives, they extend a hand to others in their community, creating a chain of solidarity and community.

Seeing Sandor, Edelso and Chino reconnect along the way with people they hadn't seen for three years because of the pandemic. In particular, on the first evening in Puerto Esperenza, we watched a youth dance performance, and it was really meaningful to learn that our guides knew these young people well and had seen them grow up over the years. It felt good to know that our visit was also a reason for our guides to reconnect with their communities.

One of my favourite memories is a night in Puerto Esparanza, on the farm, after we had finished dinner and the sun had gone down. Under the gazebos some people were playing cards, some people were dancing, and we were deep in conversation with Sandor, Edelso, and Chino, at once silly and serious, trying to make sense of the world and its injustices.

Without whom, this trip would have never been possible or this memorable...