I work taking care of children in a community garden, making less than the annual minimum wage. I am solitary. My daughters also suffered from the great trauma of my husband's death. I believe that it is the role of mothers, wives, and teachers to restore the values of our life as a community, values which have been lost to violence and which include solidarity, affection, tolerance, love, and reconciliation. In this way, I promote the right to life and prevent the spilling of more blood.
Violence creates only orphans, widows, and widowers.
To other widows, I send a message of solidarity and friendship. Let's insist on support from national and international organizations that are endowed with the possibilities of promoting peace. Many thanks to Amanda Romero of the American Friends Service Committee for interviewing Ms. Rojas. Interview translated by Lesley Mackay.