August 8, 2024

Kickball builds bonds between migrants and locals in this Colombian border city

Retrieved Photo: Manuel Rueda/The World

On the outskirts of Riohacha, a border city in Colombia, María Isabel Parra whacks a soccer ball with her right foot and rushes for first base. Playing kickball in this dusty field helps the 21-year-old deal with some of the stress that comes with being an unemployed migrant, and also brings back memories of home.  By Manuel Rueda. Full Text -> TheWorld

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