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Community Is Not a Romantic Shortcut

“Community” is one of the most powerful positive words in social projects. It promises belonging, mutual assistance, and a shared direction. Precisely for that reason, it can conceal differences: Who speaks for the community? Who does not belong? Who performs unpaid work, who decides, and who can object? On several pages, Corazón de Cacao describes collaboration with local or Indigenous communities, joint development, and the creation of sources of income. [1] [2] These texts demonstrate an attitude and a planned approach. They do not prove that all affected people share the same interests or participate equally. For FlameP, this means: A community must never be modeled as a single actor. Roles, groups, minorities, conflicts, and concrete forms of representation must remain visible.