00:00Reconstruction in the municipalities of Valle del Cauca affected by the August 10 earthquake
00:04It has already begun, not only with the support of the State, but also with the support of the communities themselves.
00:09who decided to organize themselves to begin recovering what was left behind.
00:12In different towns and villages, residents have joined together to remove debris and dismantle
00:17These are jobs that range from repairing structures and roofs to helping affected families.
00:21clean a house, even to the point of knocking down a wall that was left at risk, or recover a business so that
00:26can function again. In the ring role, that response gained traction among young people.
00:30The call to action began to spread through social media. One friend called another, who then called another, and so on.
00:35On some days, more than 80 people ended up working together. A movement emerged from that.
00:39that doesn't yet have a single name. They're called wasps, ants, moles, or generation
00:44Made of iron. They arrive at the homes and businesses that need help, divide up the tasks, and work.
00:49with the tools and machinery they have available. In Llano Grande, a rural area of
00:53Eagle, the organization works through gatherings and community workdays that take place every
00:58days. While some remove rubble or dismantle roofs, others manage the materials they make
01:02It's lacking. The same community also provides snacks for those who work there.
01:07and meals that arrive during the days. So far, these gatherings have allowed
01:11repair four roofs, although several homes are still waiting for materials to continue.
01:15Therefore, the inhabitants make do with what they have at hand and take advantage of every day to
01:19to bring forward part of the recovery. These are different forms of organization that have
01:24appeared in the affected municipalities of the valley. Young people, families, neighbors and shopkeepers.
01:28They contribute time, tools, food, and strength. While they wait for the resources and the works of
01:33On a larger scale, communities have already begun to do their part to rebuild their villages.
