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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 captivating audiences in Manhattan’s subway stations with his musical talents since the age of seven. With a dream as grand as the melodies he plays, Jason aspires to enroll at Juilliard after high school and one day 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 flourish on New York's vibrant cultural stage.
Job satisfaction in the field–Discovery Channel
La satisfacción del trabajo en el campo.
In 2007, the residents of Cocorná were forcibly displaced due to armed conflict. In response, 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 with renewed determination, launching projects and associations that transitioned from artisanal to agro-industrial ventures. For years, violence left Cocorná uninhabited, but today, its residents have returned with a strong desire to reclaim their homes and lands. They established an association that enables direct sales to consumers, evolving from small-scale artisanal production to more advanced agro-industrial practices.
FEST plays a crucial role in the socioeconomic stabilization of households affected by forced displacement, fostering human and social capital, ensuring food security, improving living conditions, and promoting sustainable livelihoods.
In 2016, Social Prosperity and Pan American Development Foundation (PADF) implemented complementary projects to strengthen community-led initiatives. These efforts encompassed health, education, housing, sanitation, and food security. Through rigorous intervention, ongoing support, and strategic alliances, these initiatives have contributed to lasting success for over a decade.