http://picasaweb.google.com/bridgesacrossborders/JaqueDarienPanama02# This program began when nurse Maritza took us to a beautiful plot of land on the sea with fruit trees behind, and told us she had been keeping the jungle at bay here for 17 years while she maintained her dream of an Elder Casa for the most in need elders. We share her…
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Sea Turtle Facts
Here are some interesting facts about Sea Turtles! -Turtles age back from the Triassic age, 200 million years ago. -Baby sea turtles circle their nest once after hatching before heading toward the ocean. -The leatherback turtle is the largest sea turtle at 6 and a half feet long and weighing up to 1,500 lb. -The…
The Context of the Wayuu’s Struggle: a Brief History of Colombia
Government: Colombia officially became a state in 1810 when it gained independence from Spain. In the late 1840s the Spanish elite who had remained in control even after Colombia’s separation from Spain formed the Liberal and Conservative parties which to this dominate Colombia’s political and social institutions. The Liberal party was formed on the platform…
What We Can Do
Due to the complex nature of Colombia’s internal conflict, finding a solution seems nearly impossible. But as citizens of the country that is supporting a government which is responsible for the death and displacement of millions of people, it is our responsibility to question to ethics of our own government’s involvement. By educating ourselves to…
AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF ANA MARIA VASQUEZ
I was born in Colombia, South America, in a Catholic family from Bogota. My first fourteen years were spent studying in a Franciscan school called Colegio Santa Francisca Romana. That is where I received much of my religious background. One of my aunts is currently a nun with this Franciscan community, which has its “mother…
Educational Sponsorship – Meet Paula
Dear Sponsors, First of all I hope you are doing well. Second, I want to express all my gratitude for all the support and help. I am finishing high school successfully and I am looking forward to graduating here in Guasca. I have had a lot of new experiences all this year. A lot of…
Our Humble Office
It is hard to believe that the run down, old construction office trailer could be revived from what it was in the photo top left, to what it is today. We are proud that we do a lot with very little. Your support is not spent on high salaries or fancy digs. Our humble trailer…
About Bridges Across Borders
BRIDGES ACROSS BORDERS is an international collaboration of activists, artists, students, educators, and others who cherish cultural diversity and global peace. We formed this collaboration of groups and individuals to address the root causes of violence and hatred in the world, to examine the attitudes that cause us to view each other as enemies, and…
Ajiaco: A Solidarity Meal
Ajiaco Recipe: A Solidarity Meal Colombian potato soup Ingredients: 3 bunches of scallions 1 thick bunch of cilantro 2 half-chickens, or 5 pounds of chicken (Or for vegetarians, 4 squares of tofu) 1 1/2 lbs of red skin potatoes 3 lbs of yellow potatoes 1 1/2 lb of guascas (possibly not available in your area,…