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Saturday 25 auguSt 2018

Trampolín, giving second chances

Source: culturaruba.com Source: culturaruba.com

ORANJESTAD — In May testament to the idea that Trampoline for work (Tram- gardless of their limitations.
2015, I arrived in Aruba, second chances make a polin pa Trabao) is a foun-
camera in hand, to be- big difference in the lives of dation that was founded By working at the founda-
come the new photogra- individuals and the broader in 2009 by Sonrisa and is a tion, people with a disability
pher for Switch Foundation. community. place where people with gain work experience and
On my very first assignment disabilities are trained to develop their social and
I had the pleasure to meet As I reflect on these imag- later actively participate cognitive skills. What’s most
the Job Coach for Trampo- es, I find moments filled with in the labor force of our so- important is that everyone
lin pa Trabao, Lionel Rum- compassion and dignity. ciety. Trampoline for work has a lot of fun and can dis-
nit. We spoke about his In turn, I consider my ex- (Trampolin pa Trabao) cover their own value and
mentoring work with peo- perience in my own com- wants to contribute to a talents. For more informa-
ple with disabilities, and his munity, and reflect on the better environment, to en- tion about this foundation
efforts to support their ac- quality of my participation. courage understanding visit their facebook page
tive participation in the la- I wonder: how can we sup- and respect for others, re- Trampolin pa Trabao.q
bor force. port each other and build
new roads for everyone to
Over the years, Lionel be- grow in a positive and pro-
came one of my recurrent ductive way? I applaud
subjects. I witnessed deep- this initiative and invite you
ly inspiring and intimate to reflect on these images
moments as he engaged from TRAMPOLIN PA TRA-
with his clients and their BAO.
broader community. I wit-
nessed many instances of Rafael Barragán
his dedication, as, without I am a photojournalist dedi-
hesitation, he took the time cated to photography in
to support his clients in their all its areas. Passionate
everyday lives, and even and dedicated to sup-
celebrated their accom- port humanitarian projects
plishments. through documentary pho-
tography seeking to en-
As a result of Lionel’s com- hance human values.
mitment, his clients have
achieved great success- Cultura Aruba is a social,
es: learning new skills, ob- modern and powerful
taining quality jobs, and movement that seeks to
improving their quality of incorporate art and cul-
life. This overwhelming pro- ture into people’s daily lives
grammatic success is a through new digital media.