Island of Hope: How Bitcoin is Uplifting La Pirraya, El Salvador

We tour the island of La Pirraya, a poor and underserved community off the coast of El Salvador. Seen as a former playground for the wealthy and corrupt, the island has a long history of exploitation, and is at the very beginning of its new era of peace and prosperity.
This is the story of two Bitcoiners who have arrived on the island to help collect and remove trash, and to raise awareness of other deep-rooted issues the community is facing. Discover the numerous initiatives spearheaded in cooperation with Mi Primer Bitcoin and Bitcoin Beach, and how everyone is working together to uplift La Pirraya and its people.
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  • @Rose-tr4kn
    @Rose-tr4kn Жыл бұрын

    It is so nice to see a country moving in a forward momentum. The exact opposite of my own country here in Canada. Salvadorians are going from barely surviving to thriving.

  • @davisurdaneta1426

    @davisurdaneta1426

    5 ай бұрын

    I ditto. Torontonian here. Visited El Salvador 2x last year. I fell in love with the country. People are so kind and welcoming. I made so many friends in short period of time. I wanna live there if I have the means.

  • @antoniocardoza9364
    @antoniocardoza9364 Жыл бұрын

    Another great episode guys!!! Please inform president Bukele about this situation in the Island so he can take action, help the community and solve the needs of these people. I know for sure he will help, there's no doubt. He just needs to be informed, but unfortunately no one speaks out. With your help you could be the key to reach out to the president. Thank you for sharing the reality of the other side of the country. I know there are plenty more communities in need of resources, but the government cannot fix it all at once, one at a time will be the only way. Thanks again for the great effort you put in your videos to keep us informed and for helping out the communities around you... And thank you to the French young guy and the Mexican young lady who are also helping out the community as well. Keep up the good work!👍🇸🇻🇨🇦 🇫🇷 🇲🇽

  • @joyesquivel4631

    @joyesquivel4631

    Жыл бұрын

    Agree 100%

  • @anaguzman928
    @anaguzman928 Жыл бұрын

    Is soo beatifull there ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @Carman0626
    @Carman0626 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent video. Very inspiring. So much hope for the future of El Salvador!

  • @Sarah-wx8qi
    @Sarah-wx8qi Жыл бұрын

    I can’t wait to visit with my family in a few weeks.

  • @wilhelmhemrich3303

    @wilhelmhemrich3303

    Жыл бұрын

    WELL THEN, HURRY UP!!! BICHA CHELE!!! LOL WHAT ARE YOU GUYS ARE WAITING FOR? TO VISIT MY BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY OF EL SALVADOR!!! LOL WE WILL TREAT YOU MORE BETTER LIKE QUEEN OF ENGLAND...LOL

  • @erwimeliasrosales5588
    @erwimeliasrosales55889 ай бұрын

    El .Salvador .Land .of .MAYAS. Majestic.. Volcanos..Beutifuls..Lakes..Tropicals..Beaches .in .CENTRAl .AMERICA ..😃😃😃😃😃😃

  • @ethandouro4334
    @ethandouro433411 ай бұрын

    Este país es tan hermoso, ojalá me quedo a vivir en El Salvador y ayudar a transformarse en una gran potencia. Saludos desde Brasil 🇧🇷❤️🇸🇻

  • @anaguzman928
    @anaguzman928 Жыл бұрын

    Wooow I like been in there thank por help

  • @top.350

    @top.350

    Жыл бұрын

    I would like being there?

  • @mrocque8327
    @mrocque8327 Жыл бұрын

    Very motivational messages, shows there is still hope in the world. Your involvement in projects like this makes you pioneers in a new world full of positive experiences for many who never before had an opportunity to have a voice. You have opened the flood gates of a simple way of life almost forgotten. Congratulations...

  • @twopeopleinparadise

    @twopeopleinparadise

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much 💙🇸🇻

  • @venjaminffxi
    @venjaminffxi Жыл бұрын

    great job! let hope that the issue about not having trash recollection on the island is fixed with the next mayor elections

  • @wilhelmhemrich3303

    @wilhelmhemrich3303

    Жыл бұрын

    YUP!!! THAT IS SOMETHING WE STILL NEED TO WORK ON...GOOD POINT

  • @Journey-of-Greatness
    @Journey-of-Greatness Жыл бұрын

    you guys are awesome! Thank you for making this type of videos. It is so amazing to see how you guys care for our country and it's citizens. You guys are foreigners with a salvadoran heart, we can see that in each video you post. Once again thank you very much for all you do and for raising awareness that if we do our part we can have a better El Salvador. Glad to have you in our country as ambassadors of hope to all the people in my home land

  • @twopeopleinparadise

    @twopeopleinparadise

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for such kind words! In Canada we felt totally helpless, but here the opportunities to make a positive difference are everywhere, so we are especially motivated!

  • @wilhelmhemrich3303

    @wilhelmhemrich3303

    Жыл бұрын

    EXCELLENT WORDS SIR.! THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!!

  • @walterchevez9960
    @walterchevez9960 Жыл бұрын

    I’m here living in Canada and people are starting to notice El Salvador not only because of bitcoin but also because of Bukele.

  • @twopeopleinparadise

    @twopeopleinparadise

    Жыл бұрын

    How many people? When we left Canada last year everyone in our lives thought we were insane.

  • @walterchevez9960

    @walterchevez9960

    Жыл бұрын

    @@twopeopleinparadise most at the people that I talk to, because El Salvador it’s starting to be more on the news. But mostly because of bitcoin.

  • @twopeopleinparadise

    @twopeopleinparadise

    Жыл бұрын

    Canadian mainstream news? What are they saying about El Salvador these days? When we left they were saying Bukele is a crypto-gambling dictator and human rights violator, and that Canadians should think twice before even visiting El Salvador. Has the tune changed? Thanks for your reply, it's difficult to keep our fingers on the pulse in Canada from all the way down here.

  • @joyesquivel4631

    @joyesquivel4631

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@twopeopleinparadise... probably still saying the same thing 😅😊😂... but I love that Dictator.... he is the best thing that has happened to the country... And I would not mind his dictatorship for many more years.❤🎉🎉😂😂

  • @joseguardado7044
    @joseguardado7044 Жыл бұрын

    Gracias por en señarle Alos niños más necesitados y familias

  • @top.350

    @top.350

    Жыл бұрын

    enseñarle

  • @MUSICASINFRONTERAS
    @MUSICASINFRONTERAS Жыл бұрын

    Simplemente, gracias..

  • @elsalvador007
    @elsalvador007 Жыл бұрын

    This video is all I needed to watch today. Thank you guys. You're doing an amazing job down there. Be blessed.

  • @twopeopleinparadise

    @twopeopleinparadise

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @Riveera718
    @Riveera718 Жыл бұрын

    💙

  • @anaguzman928
    @anaguzman928 Жыл бұрын

    I love you guys you are doing good job

  • @bolivianbillionaire1349
    @bolivianbillionaire1349 Жыл бұрын

    great show again......would love to go to that bitcoin festival.....would like to rent a house or appartment in a place like La Pirraya

  • @zeketorres6604
    @zeketorres6604 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you guys , you guy are great additions to our small country, I hope to meet you guys on my next trip to el salvador..❤❤

  • @luisykarinahernandez5405
    @luisykarinahernandez5405 Жыл бұрын

    All we need for our country is about 10 years And will see the big difference in El Salvador. Educate all this people and push the government to bring the atención to this island.

  • @jensta2257
    @jensta2257 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for caring for our Salvadoran ppl 😊❤

  • @MarkOfBitcoin
    @MarkOfBitcoin8 ай бұрын

    Very inviting young man. I wish him all the best. Thanks for bringing his story to light.

  • @zuizaz2876
    @zuizaz2876 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Great report, the government needs to do more there, more important is to educate the people and lifting their self steame because they were abandoned from any opportunities at they were so used to it. Keep up the great work 👍 👏

  • @MANUELKING503
    @MANUELKING503 Жыл бұрын

    Nice job thanks for making the playas clean good idea. Greetings 👋

  • @Smrtdesigns
    @Smrtdesigns Жыл бұрын

    True, it will take time now. Because previous goverments did not pay attention to that people. Bukele has a lot work to do, fixing many thing. Question.: Do you consider that " La Pirraya" is a potential place for tourism? Or Just helping people for a circular economy?

  • @twopeopleinparadise

    @twopeopleinparadise

    Жыл бұрын

    It can be both, absolutely!

  • @terrahueca5245
    @terrahueca5245 Жыл бұрын

    Good job guys🤝🫂🇸🇻☝️👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @carmoraga
    @carmoraga Жыл бұрын

    La visión del futuro se mira excelente. Buen vídeo.

  • @luisykarinahernandez5405
    @luisykarinahernandez5405 Жыл бұрын

    Les agradecemos mucho😢❤ de corazón.

  • @joselemus6896
    @joselemus689611 ай бұрын

    I love the vision of these people trying to change my county for the better

  • @aramisherrera3449
    @aramisherrera3449 Жыл бұрын

    lovely job........guys thank to share .MUCHAS GRACIAS.

  • @luigicastello9864
    @luigicastello9864 Жыл бұрын

    Wow! I love the way you guys are making a difference in the world. As a salvadorean living in the USA, I thank you from the bottom of my heart!!!

  • @carlossanchez-ol7um
    @carlossanchez-ol7um Жыл бұрын

    thank you for visiting and YES we will be a better country in the future and again thank you for being part of it.

  • @JorgeSanchez-ti6fe
    @JorgeSanchez-ti6fe Жыл бұрын

    Great job guys ..

  • @marcosrissi
    @marcosrissiАй бұрын

    Beautiful beings doing beautiful work.

  • @ramonurias4003
    @ramonurias400311 ай бұрын

    You guys are amazing thank you

  • @brokerthanyou1
    @brokerthanyou14 ай бұрын

    This is something I want to be apart of. I sincerely enjoy reading about the transformation taking place in this country. I also believe this will is already the country being spoken of as the Gem of Latin America. Hoping to move there soon

  • @twopeopleinparadise
    @twopeopleinparadise Жыл бұрын

    Thank you to those sending such generous Bitcoin donations to paradisepeople@walletofsatoshi.com! We will ensure 100% of these reach the island. Attend the Bitcoin Festival of La Pirraya, El Salvador on August 6, 2023! Follow @TheBTCBackup on Twitter to learn more!

  • @aaroncoach
    @aaroncoach Жыл бұрын

    Proverbs 22:16 He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.

  • @jstrada5077
    @jstrada5077 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome job 🙏👍♥️💯

  • @twopeopleinparadise

    @twopeopleinparadise

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Cheers!

  • @douglascastillo7696
    @douglascastillo7696 Жыл бұрын

    Felíz día de Canada 🇨🇦 ( happy canada Day 🇨🇦) 😊.

  • @user-in4qt4zb5x
    @user-in4qt4zb5x Жыл бұрын

    Hey y’all, we have some land on that island that is for sale, it’s been in our family for a while, if you are interested let me know. It is very central to San Sebastián island with some construction on it already as well as well-water and septic.

  • @justinbrock5463
    @justinbrock5463 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent video!

  • @user-dz9nz9df6m
    @user-dz9nz9df6m4 ай бұрын

    "... Will say I was there". Absolutely.

  • @elvisaguirre-castro9628
    @elvisaguirre-castro9628 Жыл бұрын

    This sounds good ,but I think the government is doing great things for my country,it's just to much they got in their hands,I'm sure the" isla pirraya" is left out but that was the other corrupt government, you guys have the willingness and kindness to help this people,but i'v seen this before and organization end up taking advantage of the situation, and I'm not saying you are,but please understand my point of view, I like to thank you for all you do I only wish I was a part of it ,God bless every one of you.

  • @user-ij7vw1tk1r
    @user-ij7vw1tk1r Жыл бұрын

    👍👍

  • @arnoldhunt3980
    @arnoldhunt3980 Жыл бұрын

    Hola 👋🏽 from Nashville

  • @twopeopleinparadise

    @twopeopleinparadise

    Жыл бұрын

    ¡Hola! 👋

  • @c.martinez516
    @c.martinez516 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for showing that El Salvador is still a mostly poor and under developed country. However, the tide has turned and there is great hope for the future and lots of opportunities for social and economic development.

  • @twopeopleinparadise

    @twopeopleinparadise

    Жыл бұрын

    We have another project coming up from El Playon, showing similar themes. You're right, it's important that El Salvador is seen for what it is: a country at the end of a long era of poverty and violence, and at the very beginning of a new era of prosperity and peace.

  • @wilhelmhemrich3303

    @wilhelmhemrich3303

    Жыл бұрын

    @@twopeopleinparadise YOU GUYS!!!! 🤗🤗🤗I LOVE YOU!!!😚😚😊😊

  • @HiloBoiz808
    @HiloBoiz808 Жыл бұрын

    Make America El Salvador

  • @mauriciorodriguez67
    @mauriciorodriguez67 Жыл бұрын

    So much to do but we are on the right track

  • @erickcastell7557
    @erickcastell7557 Жыл бұрын

    GOD BLESS YOU GUYS

  • @twopeopleinparadise

    @twopeopleinparadise

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @cesartorres8804
    @cesartorres8804 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks 😊 🫂 🙏 great 👍 👌

  • @jorgealbeto9398
    @jorgealbeto9398 Жыл бұрын

    The meaning of Living is Giving ❤(Tony Robbins)

  • @gior1345
    @gior1345 Жыл бұрын

    This is a Great Way to teach a new generation of kids to keep the planet Clean - but $1 per bag......I know, I know you are still doing more than I am at the moment. I am assuming all the kids have a cell phone with the Chivo Wallet installed. Great Video.

  • @twopeopleinparadise

    @twopeopleinparadise

    Жыл бұрын

    The funds to pay for the filled trash bags come from donations to Mi Primer Bitcoin, and are thereby limited. If you'd like to help, there's a donation link in the description!

  • @jorgereyestorogoz4230
    @jorgereyestorogoz4230 Жыл бұрын

    Gracias you guys are cool

  • @JackiePrudie-mu9xg
    @JackiePrudie-mu9xg Жыл бұрын

    ❤🎉

  • @zoilaalvarez3352
    @zoilaalvarez3352 Жыл бұрын

    Gracias por escoger salir de su zona de comfort en vuestros desarrollados países e ir a un rinconcito del Macondo garciamarquino a levantar conciencia de aprender unos de los otros y buscar un gane equitativo tan tristemente olvidado para esta comunidad remota.

  • @josepmau007
    @josepmau007 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for everything you do for my people and my country.

  • @oso7179
    @oso717910 ай бұрын

    i love this, i would like to get involved in some level!

  • @twopeopleinparadise

    @twopeopleinparadise

    10 ай бұрын

    You can reach out to the folks at Mi Primer Bitcoin if you want to participate!

  • @Peterogen
    @Peterogen Жыл бұрын

    GREAT :)

  • @Letmespeakmymind
    @Letmespeakmymind Жыл бұрын

    Does this island have a dock?

  • @gaeldesmontagnesnoires1711
    @gaeldesmontagnesnoires1711 Жыл бұрын

    Putain tu as du courage ou de l'innocence a revendre cousin.. mais je suis fière de toi..!!!!! Vive la jeunesse, perso a 50 piges je ne l'ai plus en moi :/ Force a vous..!!!

  • @ncrigo
    @ncrigo Жыл бұрын

    Don’t know if you are aware of what you are doing but for some reason it feels optimistic and hopeful to watch what these people are doing Gracias

  • @BitcoinBitz
    @BitcoinBitz Жыл бұрын

    Good Stuuf! here is a summary: Ryan and Jessica are in El Salvador and are about to visit an island off the coast to meet Quentin, who is working on a project there. Quentin is teaching the local community about Bitcoin and its potential for their economy. They are currently organizing a trash collection event where children collect trash and receive $1 in Bitcoin for each bag filled. Quentin aims to build a circular economy foundation using Bitcoin to support the island's development. The island faces challenges such as poor infrastructure and lack of government support. Quentin also organizes English, Spanish, and Bitcoin classes for the locals. They plan to hold a Bitcoin Festival to attract tourists and showcase the island's potential. Quentin believes Bitcoin can bring positive change to El Salvador, but it requires effort and investment from the Bitcoin community. He encourages Salvadorans to visit their country and support its development. Ryan and Jessica had a great experience witnessing the organization's work and the enthusiasm of the local community. They believe in the concept of cleaning up the beaches and improving El Salvador one step at a time.

  • @rarsenio1
    @rarsenio1 Жыл бұрын

    I am planning to visit El Salvador; however, I will like to learn about Bitcoin. If one bitcoin cost so much money, how much is 100 Dollars, or 10 cents in bitcoin. Also what is the advantage to convert Dollars to bitcoin? If you can no explain, can you refer me where I can learn about bitcoin please?

  • @twopeopleinparadise

    @twopeopleinparadise

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for such a large and important question. If 1 BTC = $30,000, for example, then $1000 = 0.03 BTC, $100 = 0.003 BTC, $10 = 0.0003 BTC, and so on. One Bitcoin is divisible into 100 million smaller units called 'sats.' Continuing with our example, $1 = 3000 sats (0.00003 BTC), and $0.10 = 300 sats (0.000003 BTC). One thing to understand is this: Bitcoin's value has not increased. The value of one Bitcoin remains one Bitcoin, and that has been true since it was invented in 2009. The price has gone up so much and so fast because the dollars which buy Bitcoin have decreased in value just as much and just as quickly. The rise of Bitcoin's price tells the story of a declining dollar. Understanding this means understanding the advantage of converting dollars into Bitcoin: conserving your purchasing power into the future. Storing your wealth in dollars is like storing it in a melting ice cube: soon, and inevitably, your wealth melts away. Storing your wealth in Bitcoin is like locking it up in stone. But what good is money that doesn't spend? Throughout much of the world, it's not possible to exchange Bitcoin for goods and services, or doing so is exceedingly difficult. In El Salvador that's not the case: you can operate your entire life, or your business, on Bitcoin. Bitcoin is still relatively new here, and so it's not yet accepted everywhere, but it is accepted enough as to enable you to be rid of fiat dollars altogether if you're determined to do so. It is more complicated than this, but these are some ground-level concepts to get started with. To learn more, we recommend viewing the My First Bitcoin program over at our friend's channel, @njelsalvador. Another great source of good information is @Bitcoin_University right here on KZread. Also visit www.Bitcoin.rocks for loads of helpful and illuminating info. Hope that helps!

  • @rarsenio1

    @rarsenio1

    Жыл бұрын

    @@twopeopleinparadise Thank you very much for your response.

  • @antondreams
    @antondreams Жыл бұрын

    The next retirement country 👍🏻🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @germitaanderson2100
    @germitaanderson2100 Жыл бұрын

    1 buck per bag? A little more should be nice

  • @twopeopleinparadise

    @twopeopleinparadise

    Жыл бұрын

    Quentin and Sam have to work with the resources they have. Donation links are in the description!

  • @salvadorcastro8565
    @salvadorcastro8565 Жыл бұрын

    Gracias por todo lo que hacen🎉

  • @plucas2916
    @plucas2916 Жыл бұрын

    I’m disappointed with Nuevas ideas which I support 100. Can’t believe La pirraya has been abandoned. People should stop paying taxes

  • @twopeopleinparadise

    @twopeopleinparadise

    Жыл бұрын

    La Pirraya was abandoned by previous governments, neglected for over 40 years. We can't expect any government to address every problem at once, but we can draw attention to the problems that need fixing. Good things are coming!

  • @davidm.m.5484

    @davidm.m.5484

    Жыл бұрын

    Bukele it ain’t no magician!! The country was under a rubble .

  • @plucas2916

    @plucas2916

    Жыл бұрын

    @@twopeopleinparadise it’s been over 4 years now,. . The word hope it’s a repetitive excuse . People want actions . By the way nice videos

  • @davidm.m.5484

    @davidm.m.5484

    Жыл бұрын

    @@plucas2916 you can’t compare 4 years to 40 years of previous governments that trashed the country. The actual government can’t fix everything in 4 , besides, the government has done a lot, and keeps doing

  • @anaguzman928

    @anaguzman928

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@twopeopleinparadisethank you for helping my country 😢😢😢😢

  • @ClemsonJohnson
    @ClemsonJohnson Жыл бұрын

    The government can’t halt the tide. The nationality of the people who live on this island is also at issue when it comes to what the government can do .

  • @bluediamond9364
    @bluediamond9364 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you guys for always bringing such great videos. Quentin is a Savior, admirable, humbe and influential. Thanks to Quentin , Sam, you both and others for making a difference in the lives of these people. I was born and raised in El Salvador, I grew up in a single parent, very poor, poliical corrupted and gang infested environment. But despite of it all, my momther and family share the e little we had with others who lived in worst conditions than we did. We used to hold small church services twice a week and on Sundays at our home. In addition to guiding the kids and the people in the right path our main intention was to feed and help them in an way we could. Thank you All for what you guys are doing for the Salvadoreans 🙂

  • @twopeopleinparadise

    @twopeopleinparadise

    Жыл бұрын

    We've delivered your message directly to Quentin & Sam. Thanks so much!

  • @bluediamond9364

    @bluediamond9364

    Жыл бұрын

    @@twopeopleinparadise Thank so Much, greatly appreciated it. Im going to be making a quick trip to El Salvador next week as my parents need to take care of something hopefully in December Ill be staying a little longer Im trying to arrange a trip with nieces nephews and cousins to experience El Salvador Christmas. Perhaps we can meet then 🙂

  • @hikecamptrekk1540
    @hikecamptrekk1540 Жыл бұрын

    Nice video 👏👏 hey Jessica and Ryann 🫵 you inspire us with your interesting vídeos, I would like to see the north of Department of La Libertad from el Tunco to the border with Chalatenango. Personally, I think that the best agriculture lands are near Rio Lempa and to buy a cheap house in La Libertad are in Lourdes, San Juan Opico and San Pablo Tacachico

  • @twopeopleinparadise

    @twopeopleinparadise

    Жыл бұрын

    Noted!

  • @user-in4qt4zb5x
    @user-in4qt4zb5x Жыл бұрын

    Hey y’all, we have some land on that island that is for sale, it’s been in our family for a while, if you are interested let me know. It is very central to San Sebastián island with some construction on it already as well as well-water and septic.