The armed conflict in Colombia has persisted for more than 50 years. The result is: 260.000 people killed and 8 Mio. victims, most of them civilians. Moreover, many children have been forcibly recruited as soldiers and suffered serious physical and psychological harm. The Salesians of Don Bosco are helping them to re-integrate into society. They shared this example of good practice of placing the human persons at the very centre and allowing them to become builders of peace in the Colombian society.
Speakers:
• Fr Rafael Bejarano sdb, Director de Ciudad Don Bosco (CBD) en Medellín
• José Antonio Sanmartín, Director of Misiones Salesianas
• direct testimonies of the two protagonists of the Documentary and the educator
During this event, a short video documentary entitled “Alto el Fuego” (“Ceasefire”) was presented. Afterwards, a delegation of young people from Medellín (Colombia) led by Fr. Rafael Bejarano sdb, engaged in a debate with the participants about their experiences and hopes for a peaceful future.