Zach Morris

In the international perspective we found a video that Zach Morris, an american youtuber who lives in Colombia, has recently posted. Here's the link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Oqa3LFxGLc

This is part of the campaign we are building. There are a lot of people that love this country, not just Colombians. A lot of turists that came and realized the good things we have to offer, and Zach Morris is one of them. He is an American that came to Colombia and completely fell in love with it, and we have him as a real-life evidence of love for this country.

International Surveys

Here, we are going to show our progresses. Our latest evidence are the interviews we made to some people from other countries around the world, about their perspective of Colombia.

The questions were the same for every person.

1.       If I say Colombia, you say… Why?

2.       What do you know about Colombia?

3.       Do you think Colombia is important for the world?

4.       What do you think about Colombians?

.      Name some aspect your country is better at, than Colombia and vice versa. 

Jose Silva-USA (Dallas, Texas)

The first thing that comes to my mind when I hear the word "Colombia" is family, one thing I know about Colombians is that they all take care of each other, they are very warm and happy people so when I think of Colombia I think of their families.

I know Colombia is a country that has a huge culture, it has a big diversity of plants and animals, and that even tho they e are going through a lot of problems they still try to get through every single one of them, also that their coffee is delicious and the women are beautiful.

What I think of Colombians is that they are hard workers, they are really happy people and kind hearted, they always give you a smile when you are having trouble and you know you can always count on them.

What Colombia needs from the U.S is an organized government, without corruption and higher payment to the workers, even the common ones like waitress's, housekeepers, etc.

And what the United States needs from Colombia is the sense of unity between its people, Americans have a cold heart and fight only for themselves, while Colombians are there always for each other, through the good and bad times.

If you ask any American about what is the best thing of Colombia they will answer coffee, and also the opportunity of learning about different species of animals and a huge diversity of plants that only Colombia has.

Rashel-Venezuela

If you say Colombia I say parce because I love how Colombians say it.

I know the basic things about Colombia, like the language and their particular words and sayings because in Venezuela there are a lot of Colombians, including my best friend, which is also Colombian.

I've been in Cartagena and I found it really nice, I love the people, they have a similar energy and happiness as Venezuelans.

I do believe Colombia is important to the world. Every country is. Every country has their own culture to show to the world. Actually a lot of traditions of Colombians have been expanded in my country. Colombia also has Shakira, James and Sofia Vergara hahaha. I think Colombians are good people.

I really love my country, I would like to say that Venezuela has better beaches, mountains, desserts and jungles. But I've never been in other parts of Colombia, apart from Cartagena. So it won't be an impartial answer. But I can say that from everything that I've heard, is actually true hahaha. Venezuelans also have more pageants of beauty, including the back to back in the 2009 miss Universe. Sorry for bringing that out hahhaja But in the political and economical situation, they are waaaaay better than Venezuela is. We have worse insecurity problems than Colombia. Worse inflation. Worse government. Worse quality of life. Because... we have a tough situation here.

Sabrina-Argentina

Si vos decis Colombia me viene a la cabeza "alegría" porque siempre veo cosas alegres como festejos y eso.

Prácticamente nada.

 Por lo que la 3 no sabría responderla.

Pienso que son gente dada. O sea que son amables con la gente y que tienen una cultura linda.

 Los argentinos somos muy egoístas y egocéntricos. Deberíamos parecernos más a ustedes. Y algo que les falte a ustedes de nosotros.... Mmm nada. No tenemos nada que envidiar. Onda amo a mi país pero somos una gente de mi**da.

-Translation

If you say Colombia, the first thing that comes to my mind is “happiness”, because I always see happy things as parties and all that stuff.

Nothing that is the reason I can’t answer number 3 either.

I think they are fighters. I mean, they are kind to people and have a beautiful culture.

Here in Argentina, people are really selfish and egocentric. We should be more like you. And something you can take from us… Mmm nothing. We have nothing to envy. I mean, I love my country, but people s**ks.

Miranda-Paraguay

If you say Colombia, I say coffee. I don`t know why, I just think Colombia produces the best coffee; I have seen this on T.V, so that is why.

I really don’t know anything about Colombia, just… I think that they produce coffee, maybe.

Maybe yes.

I think they are happy, they are too happy. They are nice people.

Paraguay doesn’t have too much to give, and I don’t know things about Colombia so I can’t answer this question.

Eva-España

I am Eva, and I am from Spain. Specifically Galicia.

If you say Colombia, I say… Oh my God --- I don’t remember, I don’t know.

I know anything about Colombia, like nothing. I think is near Venezuela, but I am not really sure.

I don’t think it is important for the world. I just think is another country, lost in South America. I have no idea what is doing there, so…

I think that Colombians are like everyone, I don’t really distinct people because of where they are from, like, and they’re like all the South Americans.

I am not sure of what Colombia has or has not. But in Spain we have tortilla de patata, and I think you have ---

Melissa-USA

When I think of Colombia, I think of pride and honor and everyone has hope that the country is going to get better and look forward to progress and it's really important, I think that is really important about Colombia

I think Colombians are probably some of the most happy and polite, respectful kind, people met and I mean everyone I have met has been so generous, kind and polite and I think that's a really really special characteristic about everybody.

I know a lot of thing about Colombia because I lived there for 4 years, I know that it’s a unique country and I have been all over the world, so trust me on that one, I think Colombia is so unique in so many ways.

Roberto-Brasil

The first thing I think is cocaine thanks to the fame they made.

Big producers of coffee.

I don't know how to answer that question-I think that what Colombia gives to the world is disappointment because they are giving nothing positive in this moment, it's just guerrilla. The positive is artist and miss universe.

They have to learn a lot.

Schedule: Planning

*Dates can change throughout the second period*

Objectives

• General

To create an impact in society so they learn that Colombia is a wonderful country and has a lot to offer.

• Specific

To research, study and understand the different perspectives people -Colombians and foreigns- has of our country.

To recognize the good and bad things, Colombia has.

To start our campaign with all the collected information and accomplish our main purpose.

Outcome: Our campaign

Our outcome consist in making a vídeo and uploading it to YouTube showing all the good things about Colombia so people can learn that it not only consists of bad things and poverty, but that there are a lot of good things about this country that are worthy. Also, our video is not only for foreigners, but for Colombians, so they learn to have more sense of identity with our home.
In addition, we are going to go to a mall to give some bracelets to the people with our blog's link, which has a lot of information about the real beauty of Colombia and pretends to make fall in love with it. We want to show the different kind of amazing things that this country and it's people have to offer to the world. A lot of people from other countries have a wrong idea about the reality that we live in here. Colombia is an amazing country full of nature and loving people. It is sad to think that a lot of Colombians don't love their country because, the place where you live is the place you belong to and that place should be loved with every piece of your heart. The people, the music, the nature and all the amazing things Colombia represents. The idea is that this will inform people and teach them more about what is Colombia, who we are and everything we offer to the world.

The Problem: Lack of Nationalism in Colombia

Why is important to broach the problem?
Many times we ask ourselves how might the other countries see us or what is the perspective they have about Colombian people. Always the most characteristic things is that we have one of the best coffee in the world, our land and biodiversity produce exotic fruits and of course, we are just invaded of guerrilla, narcotrafficking, violence and corruption. The worst about these things is that, as Colombians we start to believe everything we hear. That’s why nowadays a lot of Colombian people hate our country, they don't want to contribute, they just want to move to another country, and they completely had lost their real identity.

What impact do we spect with our project?
It is important to help and love your country, as group we want that people stops judging ours and start with the change now. I mean, if you don’t like something in your country, it will be good to make an effort to change it. On the other hand, it is also important to know where you are from in every single aspect, to recognize all the advantages and disadvantages that has, and defend it no matter what, because if you don’t love your country, you don’t love you mother.