Learning together

One of the principles of the Rural Library Network is the permanent training of all of us who are part of this family. And one of the best ways to learn is when we get together to read, talk, exchange experiences and listen to what others have to share with us. So, a few days ago, we met with the volunteer coordinators of the Network's Community Programme. At this training meeting we had the always pleasant visit of Professor María Trinidad Arana, who shared with us the importance of family participation in the rehabilitation of children with projectable capacities. Mara Mires, a volunteer as well, helped us to understand more about the world of technology, teaching us how to make better use of a tablet. We shared a reading circle led by don Sergio Díaz, volunteer coordinator of the Programme. And it was also necessary to dedicate a time for homeopathic medicine preparation, led by Rita Mocker, responsible for these tasks. And, of course, we always give ourselves a space to remember, commemorate and be grateful for the presence and wise legacy of our brother Alfredo Mires. We are well aware that it is he who continues to guide this work.

For us, these training meetings are very important because not only do we learn more, we are encouraged to meet, to talk to each other to find out how we are doing and to plan new actions that will allow us to move forward. We greatly appreciate the presence of the volunteer coordinators who make the effort to travel from their communities to our headquarters, and the support of our fellow volunteers of the Network for their constant help in the logistical details.