I
was honoured with the task of returning to Huamachuco, Department of
La Libertad, a few weeks after we initiated 10 new libraries in the
outer-city neighbourhoods.
I
was cordially received by sisters Yesi and Rocio Altamirano,
coordinators and educators of Proyecto Amigo (the
Friend Project), the organisation with which we are partnering
for this task.
With
Rocio we spent an entire day walking between the neighbourhoods and
visiting the emergent libraries. It was a joy to see the seeds
already taking root; each librarian had lovingly accommodated our
books into their new spaces where they wait to receive eager
companions to open up to.
In
their reception of us each librarian humbly demonstrated their
dedication and will to be a vehicle in their neighbourhoods for
bringing books and souls together. From young Maribel Agreda who is
building her home, to Dona Irma Vera Valderrama who is a local leader
in the Ronda (a community justice organisation) in her
neighbourhood... the group of new members are as diverse as they are
brilliant!
Thank
you for the kind welcome and for embarking on this path!
Lynda Sullivan
Network Volunteer
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