Published 01 October 2026 | Community

TL;DR: Trini Santander Altea, known as Trini Bicho Verde, uses storytelling to support emotional and educational growth across all ages in Almeria through workshops, libraries, and community activities .

Storytelling and Community Support in Almeria

Trini Bicho Verde’s Approach

In Almeria, storytelling is much more than entertainment thanks to Trini Santander Altea, who has long been employing tales as instruments of emotional and educational support. Locally known as Trini Bicho Verde, she is behind El Mundo de Bicho Verde, a project that adapts stories for audiences ranging from babies to adults. Trini emphasises that stories help people reflect on their experiences and can even have a healing effect.

Engaging Communities Across Almeria

Trini has built strong ties with libraries, schools, and local councils throughout the province. Her work includes organising story readings, cultural animation activities, and workshops tailored to the needs of different groups. She also runs a reading club at the Villaespesa Library and provides tailored events like theatre performances or interactive storytelling sessions for schools and municipalities.

Experience and Training Behind the Scenes

With a background as a preschool teacher, Trini’s relationship with stories stretches back many years. She began working with event animation companies before deepening her skills through training in theatre, oral storytelling, and cuentoterapia (story therapy). This last field has revealed to her the power of stories to tackle complex issues such as grief, bullying, and abuse by offering prevention and emotional support.

Stories That Make a Difference

One notable moment that highlights the impact of her work happened during a school session. While narrating a tale about someone being subtly hurt by another, a young girl became visibly upset. The girl identified with the story but reassured Trini it wasn’t her fault, pointing instead to the one causing harm. Such moments underline how stories can open up conversations on difficult subjects. Trini has also worked with adults, holding sessions on grief where participants openly shared laughter and tears, showing the universal reach of storytelling.

These initiatives by Trini Bicho Verde demonstrate how traditional narrative approaches remain vital tools for community wellbeing in Almeria, bridging generations and creating spaces for understanding and healing through shared experiences.

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