“It is an unforgettable experience because we come together to take part in activities that promote peace, comradeship, and above all respect for each other.” – Flor Jolón
Guatemala City is a city marred by gangs and violence. Labeled as one of the most dangerous capital cities in the world, death and bloody crime scenes are part of everyday life as there is a homicide every 90 minutes. But amidst this environment, peace is being cultivated through the Play for Peace club in Palencia. One of the most active facilitators is Flor Jolón. Here is what she has to say about her experience with Play for Peace
“It is an unforgettable experience because we come together to take part in activities that promote peace, comradeship, and above all respect for each other. A while ago we had planned this big surprise activity for them. In the beginning, the children were somewhat shy and distant. We tried to know them and relate with them. We started with 5 children, then 10 joined and suddenly there were 40 of them. We started with the parachute game, moonball, rock-paper-scissors, growing stain, touching blue, and finally we ended with piñatas and a small snack donated by Wendy and Mr. Andrés.”
Al principio los niños estaban algo tímidos y distantes tratamos de conocerlos y relacionarnos empezamos con 5 niños luego se sumaron 10 y cuando nos dimos cuenta que eran 40.
“Fue una experiencia inolvidable ya que al sitio donde llegamos a realizar la actividad promoviendo la paz compañerismo y sobre todo el respeto entre ellos ya hace tiempo habíamos planificado realizar la actividad en grande y de sorpresa para ellos al principio los niños estaban algo tímidos y distantes tratamos de conocerlos y relacionarnos empezamos con 5 niños luego se sumaron 10 y cuando nos dimos cuenta que eran 40. Empezamos con el juego del paracaídas, pelota en la luna, piedra papel o tijera, mancha crece, tocar azul y finalmente terminamos con piñatas y una pequeña refacción donada por doña Wendy y don Andrés”.
Hear what Flor thinks about Play for Peace (Spanish) [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTYdUqOKceA[/embed]
