Pedro Salazar started Amigos Del Mar in 2010. It's an organization located on an island near Cartagena, Colombia.
Before Pedro installed Starlink, a reliable internet connection was not available. Now he uses his own experience to explain to the kids what the internet is. He says, "Imagine Tierra Bomba is an island, and this small island is connected to other islands through the internet." Connectivity is very important to Pedro and his team. They run educational workshops to teach things like English, technology, and recycling. They also organize beach cleanups and other community activities, as well as provide surf lessons.
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