The indigenous citizens of Guadelupe Tepeyac,
Mexico were forced to flee when the Army established a "temporary" base in their community in 1995. The Army finally left this past April. IFCO/Pastors for Peace is responding to a call for volunteers to help rebuild the homes and community buildings in the village.
The indigenous citizens of Guadelupe Tepeyac,
Mexico were forced to flee when the Army established a "temporary" base in their community in
1995.
The Army finally left this past April.
IFCO/Pastors for Peace is responding to a call for
volunteers to help rebuild the homes and community
buildings in the village.
We will travel to Chiapas with aid for other
communities as well as construction materials and
construction workers for Guadelupe Tepeyac.
Construction experience is helpful, but not required; Spanish fluency is helpful, but not required.
What IS required is commitment to the struggle for
peace and justice and dignity.
JOIN us in this important work!
COLLECT humanitarian aid to be delivered to
communities in Chiapas
ORGANIZE a local educational event in support of
the Caravan in your community!
SPONSOR a vehicle to transport urgently needed
humanitarian aid!
TRAVEL to Chiapas and put your hands to work for
justice!
Schedule:
Nov 25 – Dec 2: Collection of aid and community
events in the US
Dec 3-5: Orientation in McAllen, Texas
Dec 12-14: Delivery of aid and educational program
in Chiapas
Dec 15-21: Construction project in Guadelupe
Tepeyac
Dec 22: Commemoration of Massacre in Acteal
Dec 23: Return travel
We hope you will join us for an experience that
will challenge you, surprise you, and lead you in
new directions for the rest of your life.
Contact:
IFCO/Pastors for Peace
402 W. 145th Street; New York NY 10031
tel: 212 926 5757 fax: 212 926 5842
email: p4p@igc.org
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Author: Interreligious Foundation for Community Organization / Pastors for Peace
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