How nice it is to volunteer!

So says a song that was sang and continues to be sung by Víctor Jara. And he also says between his verses: "If the mountain does not come, walk towards it."

A little while ago we were trying to communicate with our brother Jacinto Aguilar, from the distant community of Carrizal, and we couldn't manage it, not even with how "good" the mobile phone signal is in these parts.

We could not find a way, also, amid the restrictions due to Covid.

So we called our friend Miguel Rodríguez, a volunteer for the Network in the Cajabamba province, to ask him if there was any way to contact the community. And his response was: “I'll go. Tell me when to go.”

And so it was: Miguel rode on his motorcycle until he met Jacinto.

That poise, that 'roll-up your sleeves', that daring and boldness, is school and is an example.

Thanks to Miguel and to those like him who populate this dear and wonderful path.