The Cayo Outdoor Theatre Project

There are very limited forms of constructive entertainment available in the San Ignacio area, and the small number of after school activities and sports programmes that do exist only serve a fraction of the community. As a result, many people, especially youths, choose to engage in the only forms of entertainment that are readily available - most of which can be harmful to both the individuals and the community as a whole. This lack of positive outlets may lead to a multitude of community issues, ranging from teen pregnancy and alcoholism to suicide and gang violence, among others.

As a result, La Poderosa III initiated The Cayo Outdoor Theater Project - a free service that provides an artistic and intellectual form of entertainment for the San Ignacio area. Using International Cinema as a mechanism for the exploration of global cultural diversity, the project aims to promote a sense of local and global community and build awareness surrounding global social issues. In addition, the project seeks to engage community members in dialogues regarding some of the most pressing social issues in Belize, ultimately motivating individuals and groups to proactively address these issues and affect positive social change in the community.