Mattia

Deciding to become a volunteer with Sembradores Paz y Esperanza was one of the most significant choices of my life. I came to Colombia, a country that taught me a lot about resilience, but also about the difficulty of accessing opportunities and support. When I heard about the foundation, I realized it was the right time to do something concrete, to give love and hope to those who truly needed it. As a volunteer, I was involved in various activities, including helping children with homework, organizing educational games, and supporting cultural activities.

One of the aspects that gave me the most satisfaction was teaching photography to the children. I had the chance to share with them the beauty of capturing special moments, of looking at the world through the lens of a camera. Every time a child managed to take a meaningful photo, it was as if they were seeing the world with new eyes.

I volunteered for 6 months, working with the team every day. Every moment spent with the foundation enriched me and made me realize how important every small gesture was. During this experience, I put my Spanish language skills to good use, and I also developed new abilities, particularly in intercultural communication. But what taught me the most was how to truly give my heart and serve others, especially teaching photography, which allowed me to stimulate the children's creativity and bring them closer to visual art.

This experience taught me a lot about what love truly is. A pure, selfless love that asked for nothing in return, but gave from the heart. I learned to understand that love is not just a feeling, but an action, a daily commitment. I also improved my Spanish, but what enriched me the most was learning deep human values.

This experience changed me deeply. I was no longer the same person who came to Colombia. I saw the faces of the children, heard their stories, listened to the dreams they had, and witnessed their courage and hope. In return, they taught me what it truly meant to love, as Sara, Jenny, Diego, and every child at the foundation showed me every day. The love I received from them touched my soul in a way I never imagined.

I saw a significant change in the faces of the children. Self-confidence, hope for a better future, and the awareness that there were people willing to help them. Every smile I received in return for my effort made me realize that our work was making a difference. The community became stronger, united, and I hoped that, with our help, every young person could believe more in themselves.

To anyone who was thinking about becoming a volunteer, I said: don’t hesitate. This experience not only changed the lives of those I helped but also my own. Becoming a volunteer meant discovering the true meaning of solidarity and love. Every small action could have had an enormous impact. I invited them to join us, and together we would have made a difference.