Dialogues of territory: a meeting for peace and hope

On Sunday, November 24, Caney Colibrí and the Ojo de Agua Foundation held the twelfth edition of Diálogos de Territorio, an event that has become a space for learning, sharing stories and building hope. On this occasion, the question that guided the conversation was: Is peace a human privilege?

The meeting brought together people from various regions of Colombia, including Magdalena Medio, Meta, Montes de María, Barichara, Villanueva, Galán and Curití. Many of these areas were or are being affected by the armed conflict and some are in a post-war process.

The documentary “Ciro y yo”, directed by Miguel Salazar, moved the audience. The film portrays the life of Ciro Galindo, who was present at the dialogues, and whose personal story, marked by the war, reflects the evolution of Colombia in recent years.

The Territory Dialogues became a space to share inspiring stories of people working for peace in their territories. Among these were:

Don José Arrieta from Montes de María, who protects 120 hectares of land dedicated to conservation.

Don José Manuel Zapata of Ciénaga de Paredes, in Magdalena Medio, who has dedicated much of his life to the protection of manatees.

Don Ciro Galindo, who works for the conservation and recovery of the natural environment of Caño Maizaro, in Meta.

Don Roberto Oliveros de Villanueva, who accompanied the peace process in Barichara.

Elkin and Mabel, two teenagers from the Cazadores de Semillas initiative, who through science, sow life and protect water in Barichara.

We also collectively planted a tree, placing in it the desires and intentions that moved the conversations held during the dialogues.

Art was in charge of closing the meeting.

An incredible classical guitar concert by maestro Victor Ricardo Torres. And the play “Wüin, water in Wayuunaiki”, performed by actress Bibiana González, which transported the audience to the heart of the Wayúu people in the high and middle Guajira region of Colombia.

The day was charged with intense emotions, reminding us that water, land and peace are our most precious treasures. This version of Diálogos de Territorio invited us to reflect deeply on our role in building a more peaceful and sustainable future for all.