Aguacero

As the 2016 Colombian peace accords highlighted, providing services like education to rural communities is paramount to transcending violence. In turn, Voices ventured to the front lines of this issue in Lopez de Micay — the wettest place on earth — to check on progress against illegal mining and armed groups that compete directly with formal schooling. A documentary on what we found speaking with local teachers will be released in 2026.

Map showing Lopez de Micay Colombia conflict zone location
Lopez de Micay Colombia river town with boats under cloudy sky