On May 21 and 22, we had the pleasure of welcoming Carolina Escobar Sati, the Director of La Alianza, to Geneva! During this intense and fruitful visit, Carolina and Margot Brogniart, the Association’s Secretary General, were able to meet with several donors who are deeply involved in projects in Guatemala. These meetings are essential because they allow us to hear firsthand updates and testimonies from the field.
During her visit, we organized a conference at the University of Geneva titled “Ni una más,” focusing on access to justice for survivors of violence in Guatemala. The conference was a resounding success, with more than fifty people in attendance; the discussions were insightful, and there were many questions.
We also had the pleasure of sharing many moments of camaraderie: during a picnic at the Jardin Anglais under bright sunshine, over an Eritrean meal eaten with the hands—a first for Carolina—and during a visit to the Au Coeur des Grottes shelter, where Paule Dechevrens, a member of the Casa Committee, works. This shelter takes in women and their children who are victims of violence, allowing Carolina to see what is being done in this area in Switzerland.
We are delighted to have welcomed Carolina and hope to see her again very soon.
