The Instituto de la Conversación (iCon), based in Bogotá, Colombia, has been awarded the Silver Award in the Citizenship & Social Connection category for its moving project, Unspoken Words. The recognition highlights the organization’s commitment to strengthening human connection and preserving emotional legacies through the art of conversation.
Instituto de la Conversación : Celebrating Connection Across Generations
Guided by thoughtfully chosen questions and recorded in a warm, comfortable setting, these sessions invite participants to share memories, wisdom, and affection. The resulting recordings are shared quickly, offering families a lasting memento and making seniors feel heard, valued, and celebrated.
In an era of digital distraction, Unspoken Words stands out as a heartfelt reminder of the power of listening. By giving older voices space and dignity, Instituto de la Conversación strengthens intergenerational bonds and highlights the enduring importance of conversation in building social connection.
The “Unspoken Words” Project
Unspoken Words offers elderly people and their loved ones a chance to share heartfelt conversations, recorded in a warm and intimate studio setting. Guided by a series of randomly selected, thoughtful questions, these discussions capture personal memories, life lessons, and expressions of love that might otherwise go unspoken.
Each session is quickly edited and shared, allowing families to relive these moments and treasure the voices and stories of those closest to them. For many participants, it becomes a deeply emotional experience — a legacy of affection that transcends time.
A Response to a Fast-Paced World
In a society increasingly defined by speed and digital noise, Unspoken Words invites people to pause and truly listen. The project restores value to the simple act of conversation, helping seniors feel acknowledged and celebrated, while offering families an enduring reminder of their loved ones’ presence and wisdom.
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