Juan Gabriel Soto, who was born blind, is now able to recognize birds in the Colombian rainforest by their songs. Soto, along with six visually impaired companions, uses a rope …
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In the Caribbean and Latin America, at least 25% of the people live in informal settlements. Their expansion is a major problem afflicting these cities. The IDB supports a project that …
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Safdie Architects’ first hospital design is the Serena del Mar Hospital Center. The concept, which focuses on the human body, revolves around the idea of “access to nature, natural light, and …
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A Christmas present to herself culminated in a solo cycling trip in the Andes for Sinéad Kennedy “Does it ever get lonely travelling by yourself?” “Far from it.” How could …
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Gorgona is a small part of Colombian history that’s often compared to Robben Island or Alcatraz. This 26-square-kilometre island, 55 kms from Colombia’s Pacific coast, was home to dangerous criminals and political …
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