Venezuela (GV) – On the travel and lifestyle site Matador Network, journalist Adriana Herrera has gathered examples of the work that organizations in Caracas are doing to offer up some optimism in the midst of the economic and political crisis that is clouding the outlook of many Venezuelans.
Some organizations encourage residents to go out and participate in events around the city — a rather significant act in itself, given the high levels of crime in Caracas — while others find ways to awaken their artistic creativity. This is a clear illustration of how everyday actions, done collectively and with common goals, can provide a counterbalance to adversity.
The complete list of organizations is available in the original Spanish-language article. Their efforts are well documented on Facebook and Instagram, such as those of “Mi Convive” (“My Buddy”), a group with clear and ambitious goals:
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Sonorámica is another one of the projects featured in the list. Their aim is to spread poetry through music in different collective spaces. Some of their events can be found on their Facebook page, which also explains their motivation:
Other organizations explore the city’s points of historical significance, give tours of the city by bicycle or share the city’s most unusual tales. In total, the list comprises 16 groups, suggesting there is a number of citizens who refuse to be part of monochromatic narratives or surrender to the difficult situation.
This report prepared by Laura Vidal and translated by Teodora C. Hasegan for Global Voices.