Connections One by One

Faustino has dreamed all his life about travelling. When he was 35 he met his wife Renee (then 26), who worked together with him in agricultural projects. They married, and meanwhile raised six children. Since this was not a small family to take care off, Renee quit her job and dedicated her life to the childrens benefits. Only now, that most of their children have left the house, have finished a university...

Anita was born and raised in Salta. Her passion is psychology, which initially she wanted to study. Since she was adviced for her own safety not to study psychology, she choose business administration. It proved the right decision since Anita loves to restructure or set up company systems. Besides her work she invests a lot of time into her private life. Anita loves to care about her family and friends,...

Stephanie is of Swiss-English origin. She grew up in Switzerland, did an apprenticeship as a bank clerk, and worked in a Swiss bank for three years. Since her passion are horses, she quit her job, dedicating her life momentarily to working with horses. After spending a year in Spain, she was offered a position in San Pedro de Atacama. Stephanie started in March 2008 and intends to stay for 2 years. Stephanie...

Exequiel works for several years in the municipality radio of Pica. At times he takes on contracts for working in a minery, his main work field. Exequiel is originally from Antofagasta, but since his grandparents are from Pica, he says that there has always been a connection to this town for him. Gisela was born and raised in Pica. Her main field of work is sales, which she usually does in big...

Carla is a bundle of great energy. She works as a theater teacher for children, organizes theater workshops, helps children in poorer regions with initiating creative activities, works for the Canadian university Windsor promoting their study programmes, and trains twice a week for folk dances. The way she walks through life shows pure self-confidence. Carla is highly intelligent and creative, and...