La Entrada de Vista Hermosa

A preview of an ongoing photo documentary about a neighbourhood (barrio) in Guatemala. It could as well be anywhere in Central America...

In the 2 month i spent with the people of this barrio, one boy aged 17 was gunned down with 12 bullets in a nearby city, 5 have been arrested randomly by the police charged with "public disorder" and put to jail in the capital. i have been there. they didn't do anything but sit outside. this is a result of the "mano dura" (iron fist) approach to tackle an alarming growth of violent street gangs, imported from gangland LA as a result of US deportation after peace treaties were signed in the central Americas. The boys in the hood are being taken care of by a lovely Guatemalan lady named Canche. They want to get out of a vicious circle but as poverty, lack of education, prevention- and rehab programs prevail, it is a major challenge. Most of them live on the streets, lost their parents or fled domestic violence. Many have scars and bullet wounds and even though they are in their teens, some have been doing time accused of armed robbery, gun possession....
with " la entrada" we try to find strong partners to create a prevention program, workshops, access to work, education.. a better future.
please get in touch if you can help..
www.entradadevistahermosa.com is in the works.. it will feature detailed background information, life stories and as we hope a spark of hope. All lack love and a way to express themselves. They are kids.

Get involved.

frank schulz, september, 22nd 2008

ps: the song is "Ambassador of soul" by steve wynn and the miracle 3 from their album " static transmission" , you might want to check him out.

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