January 2009 Journey to Guatemala
Purpose: CMSA’s 2009 delegation to Guatemala will be a very special journey of accompaniment, learning, and solidarity. Participants will meet with human rights organizations and others working on behalf of peace and justice in Guatemala, and also travel to two rural communities. We will visit with the people, listen to their stories, and explore ways in which we can continue to support their struggle to build a more just and humane society in Guatemala.
Delegation participants will visit CMSA’s partner community, Nueva Esperanza (also known as Chaculá) in northwestern Guatemala, to share in celebrations of the 15th anniversary of the founding of the community. We will also spend a few days in the Quiché region, where we will be hosted by the Mayan organization, Acción Cultural Guatemalteco. There we will learn about their micro-lending program for women as well as their scholarship program and their efforts to preserve and promote Mayan culture and arts.
The delegation will be led by former CMSA Director, Martha Pierce, and is open to all interested persons. It is NOT necessary to speak Spanish in order to participate in this delegation.
Deadline for registration is December 8, 2008.
Dates: January 3 – 18, 2009
Cost: $100/day + airfare: this includes all travel, lodging, meals, and delegation coordination and leadership
Information: Contact Martha Pierce: pierce@igc.org
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