La Comunidad de La Cueva en el Distrito Municipal de Los Frios en Azua aun no tiene luz eléctrica

Voz para el Cambio: Celebrating Epiphany and Community Challenges

Introduction to the Celebration of Epiphany

• Jacinto Seón Mateo introduces the program "Voz para el cambio," celebrating the feast of the Epiphany, which commemorates the arrival of the Three Wise Men bearing gifts for Jesus.

• Emphasizes that Jesus came to bring faith, love, peace, justice, and a new kingdom to humanity.

Observations from Southern Regions

• Discusses recent travels in southern regions of the country, noting significant rainfall has transformed previously arid areas into lush landscapes.

• Highlights improvements in travel conditions from Santo Domingo to various southern provinces due to infrastructure developments.

Community Issues in Boechío

• Mentions a community in Boechío that still lacks electricity despite being part of a politically recognized area; calls attention to this issue for local politicians.

• Describes how this community falls under both political and ecclesiastical jurisdictions but remains without essential services like electricity.

The Reality of Living Without Electricity

• Introduces a video segment featuring residents discussing their lack of electricity and its impact on their lives.

• A resident named Antonio Aivar shares insights about living conditions and emphasizes that access to electricity is as vital as food or shelter.

Call for Action

• Residents express frustration over being overlooked due to their small population size; they advocate for alternative solutions like solar panels instead of traditional electrical lines.

Community Support for Electricity Access

Importance of Community Initiatives

• The speaker emphasizes the need for community involvement in fundraising activities, such as raffles, to support local electricity projects. They highlight that if the community contributes financially, authorities cannot refuse to provide necessary infrastructure.

• There is a call to action directed at local authorities, urging them to engage with the community's needs rather than remaining silent until election time. The speaker reflects on past experiences where promises were made but not fulfilled.

Personal Testimony and Urgency

• Alfredo shares his background and current efforts with the Capuchin friars in the Dominican Republic. He appeals for help from anyone who can assist in providing electricity to his hometown, stressing it as a basic necessity.

• He mentions that currently only a solar panel serves their chapel, which is insufficient for the entire community's needs. Residents rely on this limited resource just to charge their phones.

Call for Action and Empowerment

• The message extends beyond individuals; it calls upon all members of the San Antonio de Padua parish and surrounding communities to support initiatives aimed at securing electricity access.

• The speaker encourages people to buy raffle tickets priced at 200 pesos as a means of contributing. He stresses that even small sacrifices like skipping drinks can lead to significant improvements in community living conditions.

Vision for a Brighter Future

• Emphasizing modernity, he argues that no home or community should be without electricity in the 21st century. Access to power is linked directly with quality of life improvements such as connectivity and comfort.

• Jacinto concludes by reiterating the importance of light—not just physical light but also spiritual illumination—calling on authorities from various regions (Asua, San Juan) to take action towards supporting this cause.

Community Leadership

• The presence of Father Sandro Jiménez is noted as an important figure working towards social and spiritual development within these communities, highlighting collaborative efforts needed for progress.