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The Power to Change the World

MSC archived stories - April 7, 2023

In January, Neyli and her mom, Zoila received a gift voucher (EG) to purchase my welcome presents. It's wonderful to see that they now get to have shopping done at their own pace but then making the way back to the CC to take photos and write a note for me in the presence of CI staff.

 

They both are filled with gratitude and joy as the life has returned to BC (Before Covid) times. Neyli's passion for the environment and reforestation turned to rather new perspective when she said "In my department, we have a campaign to plant 5 trees". The key word being 'department' because I did not realise in the Spanish speaking world it means an administrative region as opposed to an institutional establishment, like a department in a school or company.

 

That's a whole different scenario, where I could see Neyli being very much into environmental activism. Her silent words of exchange powerfully depicted in that beautiful top she chose (added to media). Also, the latest FR updated in last month mentioned of her "taking care of animals", which does come in line with her affinity for nature conservation.

 

Living in an ever interdependent world today, reflecting on her way of life.. is an inspiration to me.

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  1. chelaka29 March 2025 at 12:52

    Love Neyli's POWER shirt! So good to see this younger generation being active in the environmental issues.

    April 7, 2023

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  2. chelaka29 March 2025 at 12:52

    Indeed, the Power to change the world! I've changed the title of this story now. Thank you

    April 7, 2023

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