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The power in his hands
His name is Jason Cordero, he´s 14 years old. He´s being playing the piano in Manhattan´s metro stations since he was seven. His dream is to attend Juilliard once he graduates from high school and to perform at Carnegie Hall.
One day I approached his dad, set up an interview and from this beautiful experience I produced this, hope it touches your heart as it touched mine.
Meet Jason Cordero, a 14-year-old piano prodigy who has been gracing the metro stations of Manhattan with his musical talents since the tender age of seven. With a dream as grand as the melodies he creates, Jason aspires to enroll in Juilliard after completing high school and ultimately take center stage at the illustrious Carnegie Hall. His passion for music, nurtured amidst the hustle and bustle of city life, is a testament to the extraordinary talent waiting to blossom on New York's vibrant cultural stage.
Job satisfaction in the field–Discovery Channel
La satisfacción del trabajo en el campo.
In 2007, Cocorná's residents faced forced displacement due to armed conflict. "FEST" (Families on their Land) emerged as a government initiative to holistically support those who, as victims of displacement, chose to return voluntarily and rebuild their lives. A decade later, the Antioqueños returned, bringing forth projects and associations that transitioned from artisanal to agroindustrial endeavors.
Due to violence, Cocorná remained uninhabited for years, but today, its residents have come back with aspirations to reclaim their homes and lands. They established an association enabling direct sales to consumers, shifting from artisanal to agro-industrial practices.
"FEST" plays a vital role in the socioeconomic stabilization of households affected by forced displacement, fostering human and social capital, ensuring food security, enhancing habitability, and promoting productive projects.
In 2016, Social Prosperity and Pan American Development Foundation (PADF) implemented projects to complement and strengthen community initiatives, encompassing health, education, housing, sanitation, and food security. The combination of rigorous intervention, ongoing support, and strategic alliances has yielded sustained success for over a decade.