Planting Roots
Emerging Filmmaker Spotlight
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5m 17s
"Planting Roots" focuses on the multifaceted challenges faced by the youth in San Juan la Laguna, Guatemala. Fransisco Mendez introduces his perspective on growing up in this community and he highlights “Dreams and Hopes” as an organization that educates and equips students through scholarship, mentorship, and training. Through Dreams and Hopes, local youth strive to build community connections, empower themselves, and lay the foundation for a meaningful and productive future.
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