I have lived in Barrancabermeja for the last 18 months, this city in Santander that grew around the oil industry. In all this time, with alarming frequency, I have heard and read about water pollution in the beautiful Magdalena River Continue reading The importance to protect the Magdalena River and the wetlands of Barrancabermeja
“A huge heart to love, a strong heart to fight”
On 18 and 19 April, we accompanied the Peace Community in its Holy Week celebrations. This year the community decided to carry out the stations Continue reading “A huge heart to love, a strong heart to fight”
The Grave Without a Name…
…How the Forest Keeps its Secrets
“My name is Woman (Mujer) Perla Amazónica”…
…MEMPA is a powerful name, full of strength. This same strength and energy is transmitted by the Central Women’s Committee known as My Name is Mujer Perla Amazónica (Mi Nombre es Mujer Perla Amazónica – MEMPA), Continue reading “My name is Woman (Mujer) Perla Amazónica”…
Solidarity with community struggles to defend the environment in Putumayo
With the dawn comes rain, which is normal in Putumayo, or at least that is what they tell us about the rainy season in this beautiful department at the edges of the Amazon region. We thought the flight would be delayed, but it arrives early, Continue reading Solidarity with community struggles to defend the environment in Putumayo