Programa, Vaupés 17

Abstract

This radio program episode discusses community leadership and the state of education in the Vaupés department of Colombia. The interviewee, Jaime González Restrepo, shares his experience in the Community Action Board and as a teacher, highlighting the importance of strengthening citizen participation and organizing community activities. González Restrepo explains how the lack of resources, infrastructure, and educational opportunities impacts youth in the region. Issues such as lack of respect for authority, low youth participation in leadership projects, and the scarcity of technological resources and laboratories in educational institutions are mentioned. The need to improve school infrastructure and promote integral training spaces for community development is emphasized.