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Tag: Latin America

At Little Explorer, Big World, we believe in the power of storytelling to plant seeds of change. We're thrilled to announce our latest book donation to Colegio La Esmeralda in Puerto Carreño, Vichada—a school serving both rural and Indigenous communities in one of Colombia’s most remote and biodiverse regions.

May 1, 2025 + Colombia, Education and Conservation, Focus, Geographical Location, Indigenous Communities

Water Girl Reaches Puerto Carreño: Inspiring Environmental Action Through Bilingual Stories

Little Explorer, Big World is committed to using storytelling as a catalyst for change. They recently donated copies of “Water Girl: The Girl Who Saved the Planet,” a bilingual children’s book, to Colegio La Esmeralda in Puerto Carreño, Colombia, serving rural and Indigenous communities. The book addresses plastic pollution through a vibrant story rooted in Melanesian culture. As part of their mission to provide educational resources and foster environmental awareness, all their books promote literacy and cultural inclusion in languages like Samoan, Spanish, Arabic, and English. The initiative aims to inspire children to protect the Earth and honor their cultural heritage.

June 6, 2024 + Academic Paper, Argentina, Mexico, Museums

A Reflection on the Fragility and Necessity of Museums in Latin America

by KIKE CALVO

The article “‘¿Para qué un museo?’: A Reflection from Latin America upon the Fragility and Necessity of Museums” explores the delicate balance museums must maintain between preservation and relevance. It discusses the fragile nature of historical collections, contrasting visions of museums, and their role as dynamic entities shaped by societal values and priorities.