From a distance

In the Community Program of the Rural Libraries Network, we usually meet from time to time to organize our activities, train ourselves, define what materials we need to better serve our “Juanitos” (a name that we lovingly choose to refer to children with projectable capacities whom we serve in the communities) and to see the needs that arise.

In these meetings we not only address aspects related to work, but we also talk about our families, the concerns we have, also the beautiful things that happen to us. That is why these meetings, more than work, are meetings to share, like all the meetings of the Network.

In the current context, it has been impossible for us to meet again physically. However, we have managed to find common spaces at the beginning of each month to share, do breathing exercises, read and continue learning.

We recognize the effort of the Community Program team: we all had to learn to use new technologies, many have to find a place for each meeting where there is a signal and we always miss giving each other a hug. But, although many times we have to turn off the cameras to prevent the internet signal from being cut, we know that we are there and we always listen to each other.