Introduction
Laura Benadiba, a history graduate, talks to us about her work in constructing the history of Liberté through the methodology of "Oral History".
Participation in international event
She also told us about the international event she was invited to in Central America, Costa Rica, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of IDESPO, National University of Costa Rica, where she carried out a variety of tasks directly related to her profession, history.
What is Oral History?
Oral history is a one-way journey, it is a methodology through which one constructs a new source by conducting an interview. It is a process that allows building a more truthful and personalized history, based on each person's experience.
Experience in Oral History
Laura Benadiba has been working with oral history since 2005 and has used it in different settings, such as schools, social organizations, and communities. She has worked with groups of disabled people, indigenous peoples, and minorities.
Oral History in Liberté
In Liberté, interviews are being conducted with community members to build the cooperative's history. The goal is for everyone to be part of and write the book of Liberté.
The Power of Oral History
Oral history allows people to build their own history and develop their critical judgment. It also enables understanding others and developing empathy.
The Liberté Experience
The interviewees speak of Liberté as a space of freedom, where they feel free despite being in confinement.
The Meaning of Freedom
For Laura Benadiba, freedom is an act of peaceful resistance, an affirmation of human dignity. It is a constant effort to overcome obstacles and demonstrate the dignity of each person.
Conclusion
Cooperativa Liberté and Comunidad Liberté equals Resistance. Historian Laura Benadiba leaves us with this phrase that sums up the spirit of the Liberté community.
Source: Radio Aires de Liberté
