The publication, part of the 22nd edition of the Rafael en Corto Short Film Showcase (SREC), focuses on the ‘Vacaciones en Paz’ program, which for 45 years has allowed thousands of Sahrawi children, generally between 8 and 12 years old, to visit the Canary Islands each summer.
In its nearly 90 pages, Rodríguez offers a portrait of the host families and their experience of living with the children from the refugee camps of Tinduf (Algeria). The author describes it as a 'humble tribute' to those who have contributed to the program.
The author explains that the program, initially humanitarian, acquired a political dimension by raising awareness about the Sahrawi people's situation. Direct contact with host families helped spread the reasons for the conflict.
The book includes testimonies from participants such as Carmelo Ramírez, a councilor of the Cabildo de Gran Canaria, and teacher Nira León Vera, as well as families like Marilola and Moncho, and children like Galia Omar Bachir.
The program for November 10th also includes the premiere of the documentary ‘La Berma’ by filmmaker Agustín Domínguez, who will discuss his award-winning work with the audience. The documentary follows Yauguiha Mohamed Embarec, the first woman to lead a demining brigade in Western Sahara.
