A reading corner that awakens dreams in the Sacavillque community

In Sacavillque, the Kreskanta Foundation set up a reading corner with the support of the Torotoro District Education Directorate, bringing books and hope to children enthusiastic about discovering new stories.

3/16/20262 min read

A Reading Corner Igniting Hope in Sacavillque

In the most remote communities, where journeys are long and resources are scarce, a book can become a gateway to new worlds. With this conviction, we recently visited the community of Sacavillque to install a new reading corner in their school, a small space that, nevertheless, holds great dreams for the local children.

From the moment we arrived, a special anticipation was palpable, as we observed the books with a mixture of surprise and enthusiasm. When they finally began to browse them, the air filled with children's voices reading aloud, sharing stories, and discovering characters.

It was a profoundly moving moment. Seeing the children read with such joy reminded us why these efforts are so important. Every book that arrives in a community can plant a seed of imagination, knowledge, and hope. In places where access to reading materials is limited, these corners become small beacons that illuminate the path to learning.

This activity is part of an initiative that seeks to create reading corners in the most remote communities, with the goal of bringing books closer to students and fostering a love of reading from an early age.

On this occasion, we had the invaluable support of the Torotoro District Education Office, an institution that consistently supports these initiatives. Their collaboration is essential, not only facilitating contact and obtaining the necessary authorizations to reach the schools, but also ensuring that the selected books are appropriate for the students' age and grade level.

We also want to express our deep gratitude to the Quespia Aguilar family, whose support with transportation made it possible to reach this community. In places where distances and roads present a challenge, acts of solidarity like this allow books to find their way to those who need them most.

Likewise, we extend our sincere appreciation to Fátima and Julio, whose support has contributed to the continued growth of this project. And a very special thank you to Walter Meneses for his unwavering commitment to this cause and for his significant contribution, which makes it possible to continue creating new reading spaces in the communities.

Finally, we want to warmly congratulate Professor Yaquelin, whose dedication and enthusiasm support her students' learning. Her daily work demonstrates that education is built with patience, vocation, and love for children.

The Sacavillque reading corner is just a small space within a classroom, but in the children's bright eyes, it was clear that, for them, it means much more: an opportunity to imagine, learn, and dream.