“To be native to a place, we must learn to speak its language.”
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Honor the earth and her traditions
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Balance fun with moments of profound introspection
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Foster genuine relationships and lasting bonds between participants
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Ensure accessibility and cultural sensitivity for the our diverse community (linguistically, generationally, etc)
Guiding Principles
Respect for Earth
Sustainability comes from nurturing our relationship to land and earth.
Play as a Practice
Play helps us access our creativity, have fun and enables us to make changes with ease.
Community First
Our fates are bound up in one another. When we work together, we flourish.
Inclusivity is Strength
Islander, Diaspora, twenty-two or ninety-two; no matter what your background and story are, you are welcome at Reconecta.
Our Story
The Roots of Reconecta
1600 miles apart, two strangers shared a dream to build a bridge that would close the gap between them.
In Puerto Rico, Lulu led outdoor experiences while yearning to build spaces where people could connect to the land, their heritage and their culture by building community and connecting to each other.
In New York City, Indira imagined a space where Boricuas of all backgrounds could come together for a shared purpose.
One day, a mutual friend connected them, and Reconecta was born.