A STORY OF HOPE
In 2020, the humanitarian situation of Venezuelans who left their country in search of a better life elsewhere in Latin America and the Caribbean has significantly deteriorated due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Venezuelans are experiencing xenophobia, evictions, deportations, gender-based violence, and multiple forms of exploitation. Children are particularly vulnerable as their young lives are uprooted and they are forced to adjust to a new reality in a different country and culture.
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To build the foundation for empathy and greater understanding between host and migrant communities in Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana, the Pan American Development Foundation (PADF) produced “A Story of Hope,” a children’s illustration book that tells the story of Venezuelan migration through the experience of Gabriela and her mother. The book is tailored to young readers and introduces the topic of migration with hopes of generating positive conversations in safe spaces where children learn, as well as within their homes.
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The bilingual children’s book was illustrated by Brianna McCarthy and written by performance poet Derron Sandy. The book includes coloring pages by Neera Abigail Carrizales Ramroop.
(via PADF.org)
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Pan American Development foundation- let's talk english
We're pleased to introduce our "Let’s Talk English" workbook! It will be an invaluable tool for migrant children entering primary school in TrinidadAndTobago.
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PADF has trained 39 teachers and shared resources with the Ministry of Education (Trinidad and Tobago) and UNICEF (Eastern Caribbean).
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(via PADF.org)
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