Por Alianza Clt./VozEs
No es fácil iniciar conversaciones con la juventud latina respecto a su identidad, su cultura y su comunidad. Tampoco lo es hablar sobre la resiliencia que desarrollan y cómo enfrentan el abuso de sustancias en sus familias.
Es por eso que, la organización Alianza (Por una juventud libre de drogas) desarrolló un proyecto entre sus jóvenes. Cada uno tomó fotografías en las que representan como el alcohol y otras drogas afectan a su comunidad y como ellos y la sociedad pueden ayudar a prevenir el abuso de sustancias e iniciar conversaciones a través de sus fotos.
Este es parte de un proyecto itinerante que se acompaña de un Mural.
Fotografías por Miguel Urrego: 1. “Silver linings, looking at the bright side.” 2. “A hard past.” 3. “Education is the door to opportunity.” 4. “Looking up and staying optimistic, ASPIRE!” 5. “Not having access to education!”
Fotos por Michelle Quiroga: 1. “Peace and quiet vs. loud and annoying. Coffee or tea vs. alcohol.” 2. “Alcohol is easy to access, you know what else is easy to access? A friend. Find someone you can talk to about anything.”
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Fotografías por Lina Urrego: “Keeping faith can play an important role in maintaining guidance in a community.” 2. “Looking forward to a better future.” 3. “Supporting others who are going through hard times.” 4. “Family and support systems serve as perfect guidance.” 5. “Substances deteriorate the body and one’s health.”
Fotografías por Grace Pedroza 1. “Be with people who make you happy. Being around others can help in recovery & begin help us begin to appreciate life.” 2. “Celebrating each other. Empowering people at taking leadership.” 3. “In order to bring a positive change to our community we should step out of our comfort zones!” 4. “Picking up the mess others left behind. Let’s keep the world clean for our next generation.” 5. “Everyone can struggle, but it takes all of us to rebuild what was broken.” 6. “Stay with friends who keep you going.” 7. “Stand up for one another. Drugs can lead to violent acts.” 8. “I dare you to choose a good path.” 9. “Become aware of the community around you. Give people more opportunities to pursue their goals.” 10. “Drugs are ruining places. This is a place in Charlotte where drugs are usually passed and asked for.”
Fotografías por Brittany Nuñez en colaboración con Dahlia: 1. “Substances can affect children and the way they grow up. Be careful what you say or do in front of your kids.” 2. “The community you surround yourself with affects the way you enjoy life. Surround yourself with positive influences.” 3. “Even the happiest place can be dark. Addiction/drugs can mute the light.” 4. “Problems can begin to overflow and it affects those around you & the way you live. A small thing can create a huge impact.” 5. “Starting over with a new chapter in your life.”
Fotografía por Jahir: “Many different paths to take.”
Fotografías por Axel Nuñez: 1. “La vida libre de vicios, es tranquila como un café en el otoño.” 2. “Los rascacielos son motivación y luz. Los rascacielos me ayudan a ver y respirar esperanza.” 3. “El mundo se mueve, no importa que.” 4. “Aspecto divino, fuerza de voluntad, y propósito son las cualidades que te llevaran a la libertad propia.” 5. “Tu reflejo representa momentos vulnerables que te hacen alcanzar la mejor versión de ti.” 6. “El bus Amarillo que te lleva a dos completos destinos, preocupación o batallón.”
Fotografías por Ashlie:
1. “A pretty place turned into a negative space.” 2. “Photography can be a good distraction through being by yourself.” 3. “Healthy family relationships helps in coping with stress.”