Ruta de la Esperanza brought a day of reading to children from a temporary camp in Caracas

Published at: 14/07/2026 12:59 PM

Girls and boys from the temporary camp set up at the Pedro Emilio Coll National Educational Unit, in the Coche parish of Caracas, participated in a day of shared reading and oral narration organized by the National Book Center (CENAL), as part of the activities of the Route of Hope for the emotional support of families affected by the earthquakes of last June 24.

The activity brought together children between 5 and 12 years old, who enjoyed the narration of the fable “The Lion and the Mouse”, by Aesop, by the reading promoter Ana Nava. In addition, the story was recreated through an interactive theater dynamic, in which the participants used improvised costumes and sound effects to represent the characters.

Nava explained that the initiative seeks to promote reflection on values such as solidarity, humility and mutual help. “It's a fable that helps children to reflect on kindness, humility and mutual help,” he said.

He also added that these activities also strengthen the sense of accompaniment among minors. “We want them to realize that, no matter how vulnerable the situation is right now, we're all united and we're here, helping them,” he said.

The promoter highlighted the role of reading as a tool for emotional restraint in emergency settings. “We want boys and girls to connect with spaces of calm and reflection, because, in times as hard as this one, they really need nourishment for the spirit and emotional restraint,” he said.

The day is part of the deployment carried out by CENAL in temporary camps, through reading, recreation and cultural activities aimed at girls, boys and young people, with the purpose of contributing to the management of emotions and the well-being of families affected by the seismic emergency.

CENAL/Mazo News Team