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Casco is not accessible for the
poor living in the town.”
Doris
Doris has lived in Casco Viejo for most of her life. She currently manages one of the few remaining local convenience stores that are owned by local Panamanians.
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Art and culture bring people together, music
brings people together. The implementation
and creation of cultural spaces and platforms
are going to make a difference. ”
Nina
Nina is the marketing and communications director of Conservatorio and has been living and working in Casco Viejo for almost a year and a half. She is involved with major community outreach projects such as the construction of the new community center and is also a mentor for the graduates of the Esperanza Social Venture Club.
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... today we have decided to make
a stop to gangs and make a
transformation in our community. ”
Jaffet
Jaffet is a graduate of the Esperanza Social Venture Club and a co-founder of a walking tour company. The business is called Fortaleza Tours, a walking tour of their former stomping ground, followed by food and drinks.
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... I'm kind of scared of the speed at which
Casco is becoming gentrified, because
once that's done, it's going to be time to
kind of move on ...”
Andrew
Andrew is a domain investor from Rhode Island. He bought one of the high-end residential units built by Conservatorio and is living in Casco Viejo since 2009.
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... participating in the women empowerment
program changed me. When you go to your
workplace you are someone else. When you
do things with passion and for you,
it's not a job but a way to give
back what was given to you.”
Daya
Daya is a graduate of the women empowerment program offered by the Calicanto Foundation (CAPTA). She currently works in the hotel industry.
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... the neighborhood is what it is now
thanks to the group of people who are
working together.”
Nico
Nico was a former gang leader that graduated from the Esperanza Social Venture Club and founded a music recording studio in Casco Viejo.